To solve the problem, we need to ensure that the verb in each sentence agrees with its subject in terms of number (singular or plural) and tense. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. I ________ born in Cardiff.
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Subject: "I" (singular)
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Verb options: "was / were"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the singular subject "I." The correct form is "was."
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Answer:
was
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2. Sarah ________ her homework.
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Subject: "Sarah" (singular)
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Verb options: "did / done"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the singular subject "Sarah." Since "done" is a past participle and not a main verb, the correct form is "did."
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Answer:
did
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3. Amir ________ a new bicycle.
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Subject: "Amir" (singular)
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Verb options: "have / has"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the singular subject "Amir." The correct form is "has."
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Answer:
has
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4. The boys ________ playing football.
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Subject: "The boys" (plural)
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Verb options: "is / are"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the plural subject "The boys." The correct form is "are."
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Answer:
are
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5. Jessica ________ baking.
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Subject: "Jessica" (singular)
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Verb options: "like / likes"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the singular subject "Jessica." The correct form is "likes."
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Answer:
likes
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6. The windows ________ cleaning.
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Subject: "The windows" (plural)
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Verb options: "need / needs"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the plural subject "The windows." The correct form is "need."
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Answer:
need
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7. Mum ________ late for work.
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Subject: "Mum" (singular)
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Verb options: "is / are"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the singular subject "Mum." The correct form is "is."
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Answer:
is
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8. Cats ________ mice.
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Subject: "Cats" (plural)
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Verb options: "chases / chase"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the plural subject "Cats." The correct form is "chase."
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Answer:
chase
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9. Grandad ________ with a Welsh accent.
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Subject: "Grandad" (singular)
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Verb options: "speak / speaks"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the singular subject "Grandad." The correct form is "speaks."
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Answer:
speaks
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10. The dogs ________ loudly.
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Subject: "The dogs" (plural)
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Verb options: "bark / barks"
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Explanation: The verb must agree with the plural subject "The dogs." The correct form is "bark."
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Answer:
bark
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Final Answers:
1.
was
2.
did
3.
has
4.
are
5.
likes
6.
need
7.
is
8.
chase
9.
speaks
10.
bark
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{was, did, has, are, likes, need, is, chase, speaks, bark}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of basic subject verb agreement worksheet.
