Let’s go step by step through each part of the worksheet.
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Part A: Underline the correct verb
We need to match the subject with the right verb form — singular subjects take singular verbs, plural subjects take plural verbs. Also watch for time clues (like “every day” = present tense).
1.
Sally (run, runs) to the park every day.
→ Sally is one person → singular → needs “runs”
✔ Correct:
runs
2.
The dogs (bark, barks) at strangers.
→ “Dogs” is plural → needs “bark”
✔ Correct:
bark
3.
Ted and Mary (is, are) going to the movies.
→ Two people = plural → “are”
✔ Correct:
are
4.
The game (was, were) exciting.
→ “Game” is singular → past tense → “was”
✔ Correct:
was
5.
They (worry, worries) too much.
→ “They” is plural → “worry”
✔ Correct:
worry
6.
She (study, studies) every night.
→ “She” is singular → “studies”
✔ Correct:
studies
7.
Black or white (is, are) your choice.
→ This is tricky! When we say “A or B”, we look at the closer noun. But here, it’s about *one* choice — either black OR white — so treat as singular → “is”
✔ Correct:
is
8.
That (was, were) incredible.
→ “That” is singular → “was”
✔ Correct:
was
9.
Those (is, are) pretty shoes.
→ “Those” refers to plural “shoes” → “are”
✔ Correct:
are
10.
The cat or dog (is, are) in the yard.
→ Again, “or” — look at the closer noun: “dog” is singular → “is”
✔ Correct:
is
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Part B: Put C if correct, X if not correct
Check subject-verb agreement in each sentence.
1.
They have been waiting a long time.
→ “They” + “have been” = correct present perfect continuous
✔ C
2.
The pen or the pencil are lost.
→ “Pen or pencil” — when using “or”, verb agrees with the closer noun: “pencil” is singular → should be “is”, not “are”
✘ X
3.
Someone don’t understand.
→ “Someone” is singular → should be “doesn’t”, not “don’t”
✘ X
4.
Those has been cheaper in the past.
→ “Those” is plural → should be “have been”, not “has been”
✘ X
5.
Randy and Juan like sports.
→ Two people = plural → “like” is correct
✔ C
6.
These are really special.
→ “These” is plural → “are” is correct
✔ C
7.
You rides with me.
→ “You” always takes base verb → should be “ride”, not “rides”
✘ X
8.
All of them goes to school.
→ “All of them” = plural → should be “go”, not “goes”
✘ X
9.
Tony likes Mary.
→ “Tony” is singular → “likes” is correct
✔ C
10.
That movie was awesome.
→ “Movie” is singular → “was” is correct
✔ C
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Final Answer:
Part A:
1. runs
2. bark
3. are
4. was
5. worry
6. studies
7. is
8. was
9. are
10. is
Part B:
1. C
2. X
3. X
4. X
5. C
6. C
7. X
8. X
9. C
10. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of basic subject verb agreement worksheet.
