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Word Wizards Episode 8: S/V Agreement

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Welcome back, Word Wizards! In this episode of our grammar journey, host throws a Grammar Party focused on the foundational concept of subject-verb agreement. Covering several weeks of NoRedInk work, this comprehensive lesson dives deep into the rules and exceptions that ensure our sentences are clear and grammatically correct.

Join us as we explore:

  • Basic Principles: Understanding how singular and plural subjects align with their verbs.
  • Indefinite Pronouns: Discover why pronouns ending with -one, -thing, or -body are always singular.
  • Prepositional Phrases: Learn how prepositional phrases don't affect the subject's number and how to identify the true subject.
  • Collective Nouns: Unpack when words like team, group, or jury are considered singular or plural.
  • Compound Subjects with "And": See why subjects joined by "and" take a plural verb.
  • Either/Or, Neither/Nor, Not Only...But Also: Master these tricky constructions by focusing on the subject closest to the verb.
  • Singular Nouns Ending with "S": Understand words like news, mathematics, and measles that are singular despite ending with "s".
  • Phrases like "Along With" and "As Well As": Find out why these phrases don't create compound subjects.
  • "Each" and "Every": Grasp how these words affect verb agreement, even with plural subjects.
  • Measurements and Amounts: Learn why units of time, money, and distance are treated as singular subjects.

    • Packed with examples, helpful tips, and practice questions, this episode aims to make subject-verb agreement a breeze. Whether you're a student preparing for exams or someone looking to polish your grammar skills, this deep dive into the nuances of English grammar has something for everyone.

    Grab your notebook, settle in, and let's embark on this grammar adventure together!

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    Word WizardsBy Mr. Vazzana (OLCHS)