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1. Understand subject/verb agreement in English 2. Discuss how to teach grammar in elementary or high school classes.

It’s simple. It’s all about… “Do I use the singular or plural form of the verb?”

Directions: Examine the following sentences. If the underlined word is used correctly, write “C”. If incorrect, write the correct word. 1. Everyone have arrived at the restaurant. 2. Some flowers were spilled on the floor. 3. Some rice were spilled on the floor. 4. All the food was eaten at the dinner. 5. All the people was satisfied after the meal. 6. All of us were drinking coke. 7. Each of the guests were on time to the party. 8. Everybody were singing their favorite songs. 9. Have each of you finished your meal? 10. The prince as well as the princess were born in February. 11. The dog and the cat were fighting in the yard. 12. Together with his friends, Sir Ruel were travelling to Ormoc.

A: Some of the water are gone. B: Some of the water is gone. A: Everyone has done their homework B: Everyone have done their homework A: Everyone has done their homework B: Everyone have done their homework A: Some of the water are gone. B: Some of the water is gone. singular? plural? plural singular plural Plural? Singular?

Method 1: Visual Reinforcement Use a spatial visual aid, like a chart or table, to help students memorize rules Always SingularSingular or PluralAlways Plural AnyoneSomeAll of us EveryoneAllMany SomeoneNone No one Nobody

 Anyone is eligible for the scholarship.  Everyone has done their homework  Nobody is an expert on everything. his or her Always SingularSingular or PluralAlways Plural AnyoneSomeAll of us EveryoneAllMany SomeoneNone No one Nobody

All of the textbook is incorrect. All of the answers in the textbook are incorrect. All of the textbook is incorrect. All of the answers in the textbook are incorrect. Some of the water is gone Some of the beads are gone. Some of the water is gone. Some of the beads are gone. not countable countable not countable countable Always SingularSingular or PluralAlways Plural AnyoneSomeAll of us EveryoneAllMany SomeoneNone No one Nobody

All of us are going to the beach. Many were at the seminar. Always SingularSingular or PluralAlways Plural AnyoneSomeAll of us EveryoneAllMany SomeoneNone No one Nobody

A: Each of the students is responsible. B: Each of the students are responsible. plural subject

Instead of telling the answer, the teacher models correct grammar: Teacher: “Is each of the students responsible for their homework?” Student: “Yes, each of the students is responsible for their homework.”

Rule: each, everyone, and everybody are always singular! Right: Each of the students is responsible Wrong: Each of the students are responsible even though the noun is plural “each” always acts as singular

T: “Has each of you eaten breakfast?” S: “Yes, each of us has eaten breakfast.” T: “Is everyone following the instructions?” S: “Yes, everyone is following the instructions.” T: “Does everyone like ampalaya?” S: “No, everyone does not like ampalaya!”

A: Diane as well as her friend is going to the store. B: Diane as well as her friend are going to the store.

DIANE IS GOING TO THE STORE ARE ALONG WITH HER FRIEND

Rule 1: inserted phrases do not change the subject from singular to plural Yes: Diane along with her friend is going to the store. No: Diane along with her friend are going to the store. Rule 1: inserted phrases do not change the subject from singular to plural Yes: Diane along with her friend is going to the store. No: Diane along with her friend are going to the store.

Rule 2: the conjunction “and” does change the subject from singular to plural No: Diane and her friend is going to the store. Yes: Diane and her friend are going to the store.

DIANE HER FRIEND GOING TO THE STORE AND ARE IS MA’AM ARLENE SIR RUEL COMING WITH ME ALONG WITH

Teacher compares Waray grammar with English to bridge students’ old and new knowledge.

What are the 5 interactive methods of teaching grammar introduced today? Visual Reinforcement Natural/Communicative Language Total Physical Response Mother Tongue Scaffolding Game Playing

Which method do you like best? Why? Visual Reinforcement Natural/Communicative Language Total Physical Response Mother Tongue Scaffolding Game Playing Pros Cons

Directions: Examine the following sentences. If the underlined word is used correctly, write “C”. If incorrect, write the correct word. 1. Everyone have arrived at the restaurant. 2. Some flowers were spilled on the floor. 3. Some rice were spilled on the floor. 4. All the food was eaten at the dinner. 5. All the people was satisfied after the meal. 6. All of us were drinking coke. 7. Each of the guests were on time to the party. 8. Everybody were singing their favorite songs. 9. Have each of you finished your meal? 10. The prince as well as the princess were born in February. 11. The dog and the cat were fighting in the yard. 12. Together with his friends, Sir Ruel were travelling to Ormoc.