Printable subject-verb agreement worksheet designed to help students practice matching verbs with singular and plural subjects.

Problem Overview:

The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct present-tense form of the verb provided in parentheses, ensuring that the verb agrees in number (singular or plural) with the subject of the sentence. This exercise focuses on subject-verb agreement.

Solution and Explanation:

#### General Rule:
- Singular subjects take singular verbs.
- Plural subjects take plural verbs.

#### Detailed Solutions:

1. This basketball game _______ one of the most entertaining ever. (be)
- Subject: "This basketball game" (singular)
- Verb: "is"
- Answer: is

2. She _______ a lot of work to complete tonight for homework. (have)
- Subject: "She" (singular)
- Verb: "has"
- Answer: has

3. All the players _______ the game very excited. (start)
- Subject: "All the players" (plural)
- Verb: "start"
- Answer: start

4. Today, players _______ very excited to play all the time. (be)
- Subject: "players" (plural)
- Verb: "are"
- Answer: are

5. The players _______ all focused during the game. (is)
- Subject: "The players" (plural)
- Verb: "are"
- Answer: are

6. My family _______ to see the games as much as possible. (go)
- Subject: "My family" (singular when referring to the group as a whole)
- Verb: "goes"
- Answer: goes

7. The teams _______ always ready to put on a good show. (is)
- Subject: "The teams" (plural)
- Verb: "are"
- Answer: are

8. The family _______ to get popcorn before the game starts. (like)
- Subject: "The family" (singular when referring to the group as a whole)
- Verb: "likes"
- Answer: likes

9. The sport _______ to make sure the fan feels welcomed. (need)
- Subject: "The sport" (singular)
- Verb: "needs"
- Answer: needs

10. A few minutes _______ enough time for everyone to sit down. (is)
- Subject: "A few minutes" (plural)
- Verb: "are"
- Answer: are

11. The United States _______ really good basketball players. (have)
- Subject: "The United States" (singular)
- Verb: "has"
- Answer: has

12. Ten dollars _______ the price of admission to the event. (are)
- Subject: "Ten dollars" (plural)
- Verb: "are"
- Answer: are

13. The coach _______ to be very upset with the team. (appear)
- Subject: "The coach" (singular)
- Verb: "appears"
- Answer: appears

14. The bus _______ ready to pick up the team after the game. (is)
- Subject: "The bus" (singular)
- Verb: "is"
- Answer: is

15. The family _______ watching movies together. (enjoy)
- Subject: "The family" (singular when referring to the group as a whole)
- Verb: "enjoys"
- Answer: enjoys

16. Susan _______ a lot of helpful friends. (have)
- Subject: "Susan" (singular)
- Verb: "has"
- Answer: has

Final Answer:

1. is
2. has
3. start
4. are
5. are
6. goes
7. are
8. likes
9. needs
10. are
11. has
12. are
13. appears
14. is
15. enjoys
16. has

Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{is} \\
2. \text{has} \\
3. \text{start} \\
4. \text{are} \\
5. \text{are} \\
6. \text{goes} \\
7. \text{are} \\
8. \text{likes} \\
9. \text{needs} \\
10. \text{are} \\
11. \text{has} \\
12. \text{are} \\
13. \text{appears} \\
14. \text{is} \\
15. \text{enjoys} \\
16. \text{has} \\
\end{array}
}