MAP 7th Grade Language Usage

A comprehensive course to strengthen grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills for 7th-grade students, preparing them for the MAP Language Usage assessment and real-world communication.

Advanced Topics

Grammar Rules and Agreement

Mastering Grammar and Agreement

Grammar rules help sentences make sense. One important part is agreement—making sure words match each other in number and tense.

Types of Agreement

  • Subject-Verb Agreement: Subjects and verbs must both be singular or both be plural.
  • Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Pronouns must agree with the nouns they replace.

Common Grammar Rules

  • Use the correct verb tense.
  • Make sure your sentences are complete (not fragments or run-ons).

Real-World Connection

Good grammar helps you sound smart and trustworthy, whether you’re writing an essay or applying for a job.

Examples

  • She runs every morning. ('She' is singular, so 'runs' is singular.)

  • The dogs chase their tails. ('Dogs' is plural, so 'chase' is plural.)

In a Nutshell

Grammar agreement means making sure that words in a sentence match correctly.