Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to pick the verb that matches the subject — this is called “subject-verb agreement.” If the subject is singular (one person or thing), we usually add an “s” to the verb. If the subject is plural (more than one), we don’t add an “s.”
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1.
Ryan → singular → needs verb with “s”
→ *helps*
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2.
All the children → plural → no “s” on verb
→ *like*
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3.
Kangaroos → plural → no “s” on verb
→ *carry*
✔
4.
When their teacher → “teacher” is singular → needs “s”
→ *asks*
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5.
James → singular → needs “s”
→ *cooks*
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6.
Jana → singular → needs “s”
→ *sings*
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7.
The frogs → plural → no “s” on verb
→ *jump*
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8. This has two parts:
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He → singular → *means*, *says*, *believes*
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we → plural → *believe*
So: *means... says... believe*
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9.
Charlie and George → two people = plural → no “s”
→ *climb*
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10.
Tasha and Liza’s dog → only ONE dog (they share it) → singular → needs “s”
→ *barks*
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Final Answer:
1. helps
2. like
3. carry
4. asks
5. cooks
6. sings
7. jump
8. means, says, believe
9. climb
10. barks
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of basic subject verb agreement worksheet.
