Let’s go through each sentence one by one.
We need to pick the correct subject (singular or plural) that matches the verb in each sentence.
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1. A ______ was playing in the water.
- The word “A” tells us we’re talking about
one thing.
- So we need a
singular noun.
- Options: “dogs” (plural) or “dog” (singular) →
✔ dog
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2. Tomorrow ______ are going shopping.
- The verb is “are” — that’s used with
plural subjects.
- Options: “we” (plural) or “I” (singular) →
✔ we
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3. The ______ were playing in the mud.
- The verb is “were” — that’s for
plural subjects.
- Options: “pigs” (plural) or “pig” (singular) →
✔ pigs
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4. The ______ is getting on the bus.
- The verb is “is” — that’s for
singular subjects.
- Options: “children” (plural) or “child” (singular) →
✔ child
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5. That ______ is mine.
- “That” usually goes with
singular nouns.
- Options: “dolls” (plural) or “doll” (singular) →
✔ doll
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6. My ______ is coming to visit.
- “is” means singular subject.
- Options: “aunt” (singular) or “aunts” (plural) →
✔ aunt
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7. ______ are having hamburgers.
- The verb is “are” — so we need a
plural subject.
- Options: “The boys” (plural) or “Sam” (singular) →
✔ The boys
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Final Answer:
1. dog
2. we
3. pigs
4. child
5. doll
6. aunt
7. The boys
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade subject verb agreement worksheet.
