Let me work through each sentence carefully to find the correct verb form.
Part 1: Circle the verb that correctly completes each sentence.
The rule is simple: if the subject is singular (one), use the singular verb (usually ends in -s). If the subject is plural (more than one), use the plural verb (no -s).
1. "The four aliens ___ green goo inside their spaceship."
- Subject: "four aliens" = plural → need plural verb
- Options: eat / eats
- Answer:
eat
2. "My dinosaur ___ onto the trampoline."
- Subject: "My dinosaur" = singular → need singular verb
- Options: leap / leaps
- Answer:
leaps
3. "Those cars ___ a loud sound as they race around the track."
- Subject: "Those cars" = plural → need plural verb
- Options: make / makes
- Answer:
make
4. "One of his sisters ___ the trombone."
- Subject: "One" = singular (it's ONE sister, not all sisters) → need singular verb
- Options: play / plays
- Answer:
plays
5. "I ___ milkshakes to cool down on hot summer days."
- Subject: "I" = first person singular → uses base form (no -s)
- Options: drink / drinks
- Answer:
drink
6. "Our hamburgers ___ so delicious!"
- Subject: "Our hamburgers" = plural → need plural verb
- Options: taste / tastes
- Answer:
taste
7. "Mrs. Lane, my teacher, ___ us to finish our homework before the big game."
- Subject: "Mrs. Lane" = singular → need singular verb
- Options: want / wants
- Answer:
wants
Part 2: Circle the correct verb and complete the sentence.
1. "The elephant (bring/brings) ___"
- Subject: "The elephant" = singular → brings
- Complete: The elephant
brings [something]. A simple completion: "The elephant brings peanuts."
2. "Sarah (win/wins) ___"
- Subject: "Sarah" = singular → wins
- Complete: Sarah
wins [something]. A simple completion: "Sarah wins the race."
3. "All the princes and princesses (eat/eats) ___"
- Subject: "All the princes and princesses" = plural → eat
- Complete: All the princes and princesses
eat [something]. A simple completion: "All the princes and princesses eat cake."
Let me verify my answers once more before writing the final answer.
1. Four aliens → plural → eat ✓
2. My dinosaur → singular → leaps ✓
3. Those cars → plural → make ✓
4. One of his sisters → "One" is singular → plays ✓
5. I → first person → drink ✓
6. Our hamburgers → plural → taste ✓
7. Mrs. Lane → singular → wants ✓
Part 2:
1. The elephant → singular → brings ✓
2. Sarah → singular → wins ✓
3. All the princes and princesses → plural → eat ✓
All answers look correct!
Final Answer:
Part 1 – Circle the correct verb:
1. eat
2. leaps
3. make
4. plays
5. drink
6. taste
7. wants
Part 2 – Circle the correct verb and complete the sentence:
1. The elephant
brings peanuts.
2. Sarah
wins the race.
3. All the princes and princesses
eat cake.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade subject verb agreement worksheet.