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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
compose clear and coherent sentences using irregular and collective nouns, following the rules of subject-verb agreement
plan and write a two- to three-paragraph composition.
SUCCESS - CRITERIA
compose clear and coherent sentences using irregular and collective nouns, following the rules of subject-verb agreement
plan and write a two- to three-paragraph composition.
DISCUSSION
A. Read each item carefully. Circle the correct form of the noun that will make the sentence correct.
1. Our (shelf, shelves) in the Science laboratory are filled with books on different topics.
2. A (hypothesis, hypotheses) is something we learned to create in Science class.
3. The (mouse, mice) we observed in our experiment is interesting.
4. The (datum, data) that we gathered were very helpful in making a conclusion.
5. Our teacher said our (analysis, analyses) was able to show the results of our experiment well.
B. Read each item carefully. Put a check mark (✔) in the blank before the number if the subject-verb agreement of the sentence is correct and put a cross mark (✘) if it is not.
_____ 1. A flock of birds is flying overhead.
_____ 2. Many groups of people was gathered around our guest speaker during our general assembly.
_____ 3. A pride of lions were featured in the documentary we watched when we studied mammals.
_____ 4. A swarm of bees was in the school garden so we stayed away from it.
_____ 5. Pads of paper were laid out for the pupils to use.
B. Read the sentences below. Pay attention to the underlined words.
We have different plant and animal species in our Science
lab. We have preserved fish in jars.
Pots of cacti are lined up against the windowsill.
I saw different types of bacteria under the microscope. What do the underlined words tell you? They are all NOUNS.
Recall that nouns are words that name people, places, objects, events, and animals. When you are talking about just one noun, it is in singular form. When you are talking about more than one noun, we say it is in plural form. While most nouns form their plural by adding -s or -es at the end, there are some words that don’t follow this rule.
These are called irregular nouns. Some irregular nouns have similarities in the way their plural form is written. Study the lists below:
However, not all irregular nouns with similar spelling follow the same patterns. It is always best to consult a dictionary if you are not sure.
In speaking and writing, always remember whether the irregular noun is in singular or plural form. That will guide you in determining the verb form. Look at the examples below:
1. The woman in blue is my teacher.
The subject of the sentence “the woman” is a singular noun. That is why the linking verb “is” is used.
2. The women by the table are our guest judges for the
Science Quiz Bee.
This time, the subject “the women” is a plural noun. That is why the linking verb “are” is used.
Read the sentences below. Try to determine whether the subject is plural or singular.
3. The basketball team practices daily.
4. The cast of the school play is getting ready for their
first performance.
5. An army of caterpillars was placed in the lab.
The subjects are all nouns that talk about groups of nouns.
The noun team refers to individual basketball players making up the group. The noun cast talks about individual actors who have a part in the play. The word army refers to a group of caterpillars.
Nouns that refer to groups of animals, people, or things are called collective nouns. Below is a list of commonly used collective nouns:
See Table.
How do you know if you should use a singular or plural verb after a collective noun?
1. Use a singular verb if you are using a singular collective noun.
Example: My class visits the library every Monday.
The example shows only one group of people doing the action—the class.
2. Use a singular verb if the members of the group are doing the action as a unit at the same time.
Example: The school orchestra performs during the
special school program.
3. Use a plural verb if you are using a plural collective noun.
Example: Classes visit the library every day.
The example shows different groups (classes) doing the action.
4. Use a plural verb if the members of the group are doing the action as individuals.
Example: The orchestra are tuning their instruments.
In this case, the members of the orchestra are doing different things at the same time. They are not acting as a unit.
C. Practice:
Exercise 1: Read each item carefully. Identify whether the subject is plural or not. Put a check mark (✔) if the sentence follows the rules of subject-verb agreement, and a cross mark (✘) if it doesn’t.
_____ 1. Children are often seen running in our school field after school.
_____ 2. The man by the gate are our head guard.
_____ 3. My teeth was checked by the school dentist.
_____ 4. Different kinds of media is used in our art class.
_____ 5. The woman in that office is our guidance counselor.
_____ 6. A child is looking for the librarian.
_____ 7. Our class pet is a mouse.
_____ 8. A pad of paper was given to each pupil at the beginning of the year.
_____ 9. The volleyball team is jogging, stretching, or warming up right now.
_____ 10. The faculty agrees that pupils should be given more homework.
_____ 11. The whole debate team read up on current issues before their meetings.
_____ 12. The audience listen attentively during the general assembly.
_____ 13. The stage crew paints the backdrop for the play every afternoon.
_____ 14. The choir vocalize before rehearsing.
_____ 15. My class are attentive.
CROSS - CURRICULAR LINK
Math : Following the rules in problem- solving
Values: Critical thinking, cooperation
REAL- LIFE APPLICATION
To composed a clear and coherent sentences , you must be aware and follow the rules of subject- verb agreement. Think critically and cooperate in class discussion.
EVALUATION
The students will do the activity after the discussion.
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