1. Rule #1 Subject-Verb Agreement

2. The Rule Subject and verb must agree in number. If the subject is singular, the verb should be singular; if the subject is plural, the verb should be plural.

3. Example The proctor, as well as the students, were overcome by the tedious ticking of the timer and fell asleep. Subject: Verb:

4. The Tip Isolate the subject and the verb and make sure they match. EX: The anguish of the students have been a source of pleasure to the SAT creators.

5. Example Isolate the subject and the verb and make sure they match. (Try removing prepositional phrases) Subject: anguish (singular) Verb: were overcome (plural) The anguish of the students have been a source of pleasure to the SAT creators.

6. Hints These should send your SAT spidey senses to tingle: If you notice one of these phrases, chances are you’re being duped into thinking a subject is plural. WATCH OUT FOR: as well as in addition to along with together with

7. Hints Whenever you see one of these on the test, pay careful attention to the SV agreement. SINGULAR SUBJECTSTO MEMORIZE:somebody eachonesomeone everyno oneanyone eithereveryoneanyone neithereverybodyanybody

8. On a sheet of notebook paper... 1.The anguish of the students have been a source of pleasure to the test makers. 2.The proctor watching the SAT takers were eagerly expectant of a breakdown. 3.Either this street or that street were painted green 4.One of the streets were painted green. 5.Everyone on the streets have banners.

9. p 316 #4-15 in VFSAT +Due next class