English // Grammar & Punctuation
Subject-verb agreement
Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in sentences, maintaining subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'He hops' vs 'We hop')
Quick check
If the learner writes "she hop" or "we hops", do they catch the mistake — and can they fix it to "she hops" and "we hop" so the subject and verb match?
Ask this to see whether the topic is secure.
Topic // Mastery
What mastery looks like
- Write 'The dog runs' (singular) and 'The dogs run' (plural) with correct verb agreement
- Correct subject-verb agreement errors in sentences: fix 'The children plays' to 'The children play'
- Choose the correct verb form to match a singular or plural subject in a gap-fill exercise
Topic // Map
Where this fits
- RequiredMust come first
- HelpfulHelps, but not essential
Before this
2 topics- Basic Nouns & VerbsRequired
Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 5 to 6
Must know nouns and verbs before learning agreement
- Regular Plural NounsRequired
Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 5 to 6
Must understand singular/plural nouns before matching verbs
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Subject-verb agreement
Ages 6 to 7 // Method
Leads to
3 topics- Agreement in sentencesRequired
Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 8 to 10
Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement extends basic S-V agreement
- Active and passive voiceRequired
Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 10 to 11
Passive voice requires understanding of subject-verb agreement
- The Present Perfect TenseHelpful
Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 7 to 11
Subject-verb agreement supports correct present perfect formation
Topic // Standards
Curriculum standards
- Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
- L.1.1c
- The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
- Eng/KS1/Y2/VGP/2f
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