To solve this problem, we need to choose the correct verb that completes each sentence. The key is to determine whether the subject of each sentence is singular or plural and then select the appropriate verb form. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1) Anna and Tim (are, is) best friends.
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Subject: "Anna and Tim" (plural)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
are
Reasoning: When the subject is a compound noun (two people), the verb should be in the plural form.
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2) (Are, Is) that rice and peas?
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Subject: "rice and peas" (plural, as it refers to two different food items)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
Are
Reasoning: Even though "rice" is often considered uncountable, when combined with "peas," it becomes a plural subject.
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3) My dogs (loves, love) to eat chow.
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Subject: "My dogs" (plural)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
love
Reasoning: The subject "dogs" is plural, so the verb must also be in the plural form.
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4) Mr. Taitt and Mr. Fletcher (teaches, teach) P.E.
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Subject: "Mr. Taitt and Mr. Fletcher" (plural)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
teach
Reasoning: When the subject is a compound noun (two people), the verb should be in the plural form.
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5) Rice and stew (does, do) not take long to cook.
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Subject: "Rice and stew" (plural, as it refers to two different dishes)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
do
Reasoning: The subject is plural, so the verb must also be in the plural form.
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6) Kim and Rico (talks, talk) all the time during class.
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Subject: "Kim and Rico" (plural)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
talk
Reasoning: When the subject is a compound noun (two people), the verb should be in the plural form.
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7) Fish and chips (take, takes) little time to prepare.
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Subject: "Fish and chips" (plural, as it refers to two different food items)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
take
Reasoning: The subject is plural, so the verb must also be in the plural form.
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8) My spaghetti and meatballs (feels, feel) rather cold.
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Subject: "My spaghetti and meatballs" (plural, as it refers to two different food items)
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Verb: Plural form needed
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Correct Answer:
feel
Reasoning: The subject is plural, so the verb must also be in the plural form.
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Final Answers:
1. Anna and Tim
are best friends.
2.
Are that rice and peas?
3. My dogs
love to eat chow.
4. Mr. Taitt and Mr. Fletcher
teach P.E.
5. Rice and stew
do not take long to cook.
6. Kim and Rico
talk all the time during class.
7. Fish and chips
take little time to prepare.
8. My spaghetti and meatballs
feel rather cold.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{are} \\
2. \text{Are} \\
3. \text{love} \\
4. \text{teach} \\
5. \text{do} \\
6. \text{talk} \\
7. \text{take} \\
8. \text{feel}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade subject verb agreement worksheet.
