Use the correct subject or verb

Learning Objectives Identify the subject and verb in a sentence containing a comparative or superlative adverb. Define comparative and superlative adverbs and explain their function. Explain that the main verb must agree with the main subject, regardless of any adverbs in the sentence. Select the correct singular or plural verb to agree with the subject in sentences that use adverbs to compare. Choose the correct helping verb (do/does) in the second part of a comparison clause (e.g., '...than he does'). Construct their own sentences using comparative adverbs and correct subject-verb agreement. Who runs faster, a cheetah or a race car? 🏎️ When we compare two things, we need to make sure our sentences are built correctly! In this lesson, we will learn how to use adv...

TermDefinitionExample SubjectThe person, place, or thing that is doing the action in a sentence. It's who or what the sentence is about.In 'The blue bird sings loudly,' the subject is 'bird'. VerbThe action word in a sentence. It tells you what the subject is doing.In 'The blue bird sings loudly,' the verb is 'sings'. Subject-Verb AgreementA grammar rule that says a singular subject needs a singular verb, and a plural subject needs a plural verb. They must match!'The cat sleeps' (singular). 'The cats sleep' (plural). AdverbA word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells how, when, or where an action happens.She ran 'quickly'. The adverb 'quickly' describes the verb 'ran&...

The Main Subject-Verb Pair Rule The main verb in a sentence must always agree with the main subject, even if there is a comparative or superlative adverb nearby. Don't let adverbs trick you! First, find the true subject and verb. Then, make sure they match in number (singular or plural). The adverb just adds extra detail. The 'Than' Clause Verb Rule When you compare using 'than', the verb in the second part of the sentence must agree with its own subject. Often, we use the helping verbs 'do' or 'does' in the second part of a comparison. Use 'does' for a singular subject (he, she, it, the dog) and 'do' for a plural subject (they, we, the dogs).