Observing Grammar in Making Definitions - English 10 Q4 M4

Jul 15, 2024

Observing Grammar in Making Definitions - English 10 Q4 M4

Overview

  • Presenter: Serge Ralt of Jeju Media
  • Focus: Observing grammar in creating definitions
  • Context: English 10, 4th Quarter, Module 4
  • Objective: Understanding subject-verb agreement

Key Points

Introduction

  • Grammar involves not just words but punctuation.
  • Correct punctuation is crucial for clarity.
  • Quote from Charlton Laird: Grammar is inherent to language and cannot exist without it.

Lesson Objectives

  • Understand subject-verb agreement.
  • Construct grammatical sentences adhering to subject-verb agreement.
  • Proofread paragraphs for correct subject-verb agreement.

Interactive Sentences

  • Exercise: Complete sentences with correct verb forms.
    1. Either my sister or my brother __ has __ my math textbook.
    2. Neither the boys or Mary __ is planning __ to go for a vacation.

Detailed Discussion

  • Grammar is essential for meaning in sentences, be they oral or written.

Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement

  1. Verb and Subject Agreement

    • Singular nouns use singular verbs (Rita listens).
    • Plural nouns use plural verbs (We listen).

  2. Subjects with 'You'

    • 'You' always ties with a plural verb form (You are sweet).

  3. Singular Pronouns with Singular Verbs

    • Pronouns: each, everybody, anyone, etc. (Each of them is responsible).

  4. Words Joined by Phrases

    • Words joined by 'with', 'together with', etc., focus on the main subject (The machine, with all its parts, sells for 500 pesos).

  5. Collective Nouns

    • Treated as singular or plural depending on context (Our class sings vs. Our class do not agree).

  6. Nouns Plural in Form but Singular in Meaning

    • Words like dramatics, mathematics are singular (Physics is complicated).

  7. The Word 'Number'

    • 'The number' is singular; 'A number' is plural (The number of students is small vs. A number of students are waiting).

  8. Fractions and Indefinite Pronouns

    • Singular if total number/amount implied, plural if individuals considered (None was wearing a uniform).

  9. Subjects Joined by 'Or', 'Either/Or', 'Neither/Nor'

    • Verb agrees with the nearest subject (Neither the president nor the officers have come).

  10. Affirmative and Negative Subjects

    • Verb agrees with the affirmative subject (She, not I, is responsible).

  11. Relative Pronouns

    • Verb ties with the antecedent of the relative pronoun (He is one of the students who are suspended).

  12. Compound Subjects Joined by 'And'

    • Takes plural verb, unless referring to one entity (My English instructor and advisor is absent).

Activities

  • Find Incorrect Agreements: Correct the sentences.
  • Underline Correct Verb Form: Select correct verb forms from given options.
  • Additional exercises on Google Classroom.

Conclusion

  • Proper grammar is essential for making clear and accurate definitions.
  • Grammar matters in both oral and written communication.
  • Encourage questions and further discussion through comments and additional links provided.

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