subject verb agreement and note-taking

Action verbs

express action by describing the behavior of
a person, place, or thing. They may describe physical or mental actions.

"Does this word express something I can do?"

Linking verbs

link the subject (noun phrase) of the
sentence with the rest of the sentence.

they define or describe the subject of the sentence

forms of "to be."

Auxiliary verbs

sometimes called helping verbs, act as
helpers to other verbs.

appear in front of action verbs and linking verbs.

BASIC RULE

Subjects and verbs must agree in number.

Note-taking

involves active listening, as well as connecting and relating information to ideas you already know. It also involves seeking answers to questions that arise from the material.

word truncation

shorten words by leaving out vowels or other letters

Sketchnoting

also commonly referred to as visual notetaking, is the creative and graphic process through which an individual can record their thoughts with the use of illustrations, symbols,
structures, and texts.

Mapping Method

This approach allows note-takers to organize thoughts into branched topics or subjects.

primary goal of notetaking

is to actively engage with the material being presented, process and retain information, and develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter.