Lesson 1: Subject-Verb Agreement/Collective Nouns

English 5- Online/Blended
Q3- Week 1 and 2
Student’s Name: ______________________________________Score: ________________

Teacher’s Name: Ms. Grace B. De La China Date: _________________
Lesson 1: Subject-Verb Agreement/Collective Nouns
Let’s Check
A. The subject of a sentence can be a noun or a pronoun. Identify the subject in each sentence, then
underline the correct verb that should be used.
Example: The mirror, framed with white seashells, (is, are) everyone’s favorite.
1. The librarians (do, does) not like too much noise in the library.
2. The theme of the celebration (is, are) Health Watch.
3. Nick, along with his friends, (is, are) joining the fun run today.
4. Those left behind by the teacher (was, were) asked to stay in the lab.
5. The nurse, together with them, (has, have) to bring the first aid kit.
6. The assignment written on the board (need, needs) to be copied by the children.
B. Complete these sentences by adding the appropriate with correct verbs.
Example: The women of their city were busy with the fiesta preparations.
1. The focus of the conference ___________________________________________________________.
2. The K-12 curriculum ____________________________________________________________________.
3. A series of activities ____________________________________________________________________.
4. The school’s alumnae __________________________________________________________________.
5. The criteria for judging the best painting ________________________________________________.
Let’s Apply
A. Things with two parts, like pants scissors, tweezers, trousers, and shears require plural
verbs. Underline the correct verbs in these sentences.
Example: The man’s pants (is, are) are soiled with paint.
1. The gardener’s shears (is, are) very sharp.
2. (Is, Are) these your scissors?
3. My sister’s tweezers (has, have) been missing for days.
4. My pants (was, were) ripped when I fell from the tree.
5. (Is, Are) those the trousers that father will wear tomorrow?
B. Analyze how the collective noun is used as a subject in each sentence. Then, underline the correct verb that
agrees with it.
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Example: The jury (has, have) decided to convict the man.
1. The crew of the shop (was, were) acting as one to rescue all the passengers.
2. The crew (was, were) positioned in the different parts of the ship.
3. The family (is,are) preparing for the trip.
4. The family (stay,stays) together in watching the noon time TV show.
5. The group of hikers (is,are) heading toward the wrong trail.
6. The group of hikers (is,are) taking different trails to find out which is the shortest one.
7. The herd of goats (grazes,graze) in this hill.
8. The herd of goats (is,are) scattered to find a place to graze.
C. Supply a verb that will complete the sentence.
Example: The flock eats the same food every morning.
1. The school staff __________________________________ attending the meeting tomorrow.
2. The public ________________________________warned about the coming storm.
3. The team _________________________________ running toward the different exits.
4. The class __________________________________ distributed to the ten groups.
5. The crowd _________________________________ excited to meet the famous ice skater.
Lesson 2: Adjectives (Descriptive/Numeral)/Order of Adjectives
Let’s Check
A. You appreciate the beauty of trees using your eyes. However, you can use all your senses to describe
things. Write adjectives that describe what you can perceive through your five senses.
B. Answer the following questions using the given adjectives in proper sequence.
Example: What kind of dress is your sister looking for? (lacey,blue,long)
My sister is looking for a long blue lacey kind of dress
1. What kind of noodles do you want? (hot,seafood)
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Which shawl does your mother want? (blue,long,silk)
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. What did the teacher say about the report? (well-written,one-page,complete)
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. What can you say about his idea? (one,brilliant,new)
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. How would you describe her party? ( well-attended,fun,great)
______________________________________________________________________________________
Let’s Apply
A. Underline and identify the adjectives in these sentences. Write Des for Descriptive, De for
Demonstrative, and N for Numeral under them.
Example: Many robust and old acacia trees line that road to the city.
N Des Des De
1. The eager children had a heated debate on the effects of the campign.
2. The interesting activity was held in that open space.
3. Two lively moderators were there to give clear directions.
4. Only four observers from the big crowd were allowed to share their opinion.
5. The exciting event lasted for one hour.
B. Complete the sentences by providing the adjectives asked for.
Example: My mother upcycled an (age) old, (color) faded (material) denim into a new jumpsuit for me.
1. I am going to buy (quantity) _______________ of those (color) ________________ (material)

______________ shirts.
2. There are (quantity) ___________________ (color) ___________________ mangoes in the basket.
3. Please carry this (size) ___________________ (material) ___________________ box for me.
4. Father bought a (color)__________________ (material) ___________________ bag for mom.
5. That (size) _____________________ (age) ______________________ dictionary is still useful.

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English 5- Online/Blended

Q3- Week 1 and 2

Student’s Name: ______________________________________Score: ________________

Lesson 1: Subject-Verb Agreement/Collective Nouns

2. The theme of the celebration (is, are) Health Watch.

B. Complete these sentences by adding the appropriate with correct verbs.

1. The focus of the conference ___________________________________________________________.

2. The K-12 curriculum ____________________________________________________________________.

3. A series of activities ____________________________________________________________________.

4. The school’s alumnae __________________________________________________________________.

5. The criteria for judging the best painting ________________________________________________.

1. The gardener’s shears (is, are) very sharp.

2. (Is, Are) these your scissors?

3. My sister’s tweezers (has, have) been missing for days.

4. My pants (was, were) ripped when I fell from the tree.

3. The family (is,are) preparing for the trip.

4. The family (stay,stays) together in watching the noon time TV show.

5. The group of hikers (is,are) heading toward the wrong trail.

7. The herd of goats (grazes,graze) in this hill.

8. The herd of goats (is,are) scattered to find a place to graze.

C. Supply a verb that will complete the sentence.

Example: The flock eats the same food every morning.

1. The school staff __________________________________ attending the meeting tomorrow.

2. The public ________________________________warned about the coming storm.

3. The team _________________________________ running toward the different exits.

4. The class __________________________________ distributed to the ten groups.

5. The crowd _________________________________ excited to meet the famous ice skater.

Lesson 2: Adjectives (Descriptive/Numeral)/Order of Adjectives

Example: What kind of dress is your sister looking for? (lacey,blue,long)

My sister is looking for a long blue lacey kind of dress

2. Which shawl does your mother want? (blue,long,silk)

3. What did the teacher say about the report? (well-written,one-page,complete)

4. What can you say about his idea? (one,brilliant,new)

5. How would you describe her party? ( well-attended,fun,great)

2. The interesting activity was held in that open space.

3. Two lively moderators were there to give clear directions.

5. The exciting event lasted for one hour.

B. Complete the sentences by providing the adjectives asked for.

1. I am going to buy (quantity) _______________ of those (color) ________________ (material)

2. There are (quantity) ___________________ (color) ___________________ mangoes in the basket.

4. Father bought a (color)__________________ (material) ___________________ bag for mom.

5. That (size) _____________________ (age) ______________________ dictionary is still useful.

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1. I am going to buy (quantity) _ of those (color) __ (material)

2. There are (quantity) _ (color) _ mangoes in the basket.

4. Father bought a (color) (material) _ bag for mom.

5. That (size) _ (age) __ dictionary is still useful.