Subject-Verb Agreement in Simple Sentences

Grammar Points

Subject-Verb Agreement
In English, every sentence has to match the subject (the person or thing we are talking about) with the verb (the action word). Here are the simple rules:

1. Singular Subjects: Use a singular verb.

   • Example: The cat eats.

2. Plural Subjects: Use a plural verb.

   • Example: The cats eat.

Basic Verb Forms in Present Tense
Here are some common verbs in the present tense:

• To be: (am, is, are)

  • I am happy.
  • She is a teacher.
  • They are students.

• To have: (have, has)

  • I have a brother.
  • He has a sister.

• Regular Verbs:

  • I play. (for one person)
  • They play. (for more than one person)

How to Make Yes/No Questions and WH-Questions

• Yes/No Questions: Start with the verb.
  • Example: Do you like fruit?
• WH-Questions: Start with a question word.
  • Who: Who is your mother?
  • What: What do you eat?
  • Where: Where do you study?
  • When: When do you play?
  • Why: Why do you sleep?

Nouns and Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
• Object Pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them
  • Example: I see him.

Making Plurals and Possessives

• Plurals: Add -s or -es.
  • Cat → Cats, Church → Churches
• Possessive Forms: Add ’s for one noun, or s' for more than one noun.
  • Example: The dog’s toy, The dogs’ park.

Vocabulary Themes

• Family Members: mother, father, sister, brother
• Daily Activities: eat, play, study, sleep
• Common Adjectives: big, small, happy, sad
• Days of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Months of the Year: January, February, March, etc.
• Food & Drink Vocabulary: water, bread, fruit

Essential Language Skills

• Introduce Yourself: “I am [Name]. I am [Age]. I live in [City].”
• Simple Greetings: “Hello!” and “Goodbye!”
• Share Likes and Dislikes: “I like chocolate. I don’t like coffee.”
• Talk About Your Daily Routine: “I wake up at 7 am. I eat breakfast.”
• Ask for Directions: “Where is the school?”

By learning these basics, you'll have a good start in speaking English!