Activities to Teach Students Pronoun-Verb Agreement: Complete the Sentence With the Best Subject
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Pronoun-verb agreement is an essential grammar concept for students to understand. When the subject of a sentence changes, the verb must change to match the new subject. This can be a confusing concept for students, especially those learning English as a second language. Here are some activities to help teach pronoun-verb agreement and how to complete the sentence with the best subject.
1. Matching Game:
Create flashcards with subject pronouns on one side and verbs on the other. Have students match the correct pronoun with the correct verb. For example, “He ______ run.” The correct answer would be “He runs.” You can make this game more interactive by having students physically match the cards together on a classroom board.
2. Fill in the Blank:
Provide students with sentences missing the subject pronoun and the verb. Have students brainstorm the best subject that matches the verb and complete the sentence. For example, “______ play soccer every day.” The correct answer could be “They play soccer every day.”
3. Sentence Scramble:
Write several sentences on the board with scrambled subjects and verbs. Have students unscramble the sentences to match the correct subject-verb agreement. For example, “Run fast he does.” The correct sentence should be “He runs fast.”
4. Team Competition:
Divide the class into two teams. Provide each team with different sentences, some with correct subject-verb agreement and some with incorrect agreement. Have teams race against each other to identify the incorrect sentences and correct them.
5. Verb Chart:
Provide students with a chart displaying different subject pronouns and the corresponding verb conjugations. Have students fill in the correct verb conjugation for each pronoun. This activity can be done as a group or individually.
In conclusion, teaching pronoun-verb agreement is an important part of grammar instruction. These activities can help students understand and practice this concept in a fun and engaging way. Whether you use games, fill-in-the-blank sentences, or competition between teams, all these activities will help students improve their grammar skills and subject-verb agreement.