To solve this problem, we need to choose the correct verb form (either the base form or the third-person singular form) for each sentence based on the subject and the context. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
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1. He ______ the storybook.
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Subject: "He" (singular)
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Verb options: "read" (base form), "reads" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is singular ("He"), we use the third-person singular form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
reads
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2. Tom and Mary ______ to the music.
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Subject: "Tom and Mary" (plural)
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Verb options: "dance" (base form), "dances" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is plural ("Tom and Mary"), we use the base form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
dance
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3. Mummy ______ the dishes.
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Subject: "Mummy" (singular)
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Verb options: "wash" (base form), "washes" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is singular ("Mummy"), we use the third-person singular form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
washes
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4. The boys ______ their bikes.
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Subject: "The boys" (plural)
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Verb options: "ride" (base form), "rides" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is plural ("The boys"), we use the base form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
ride
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5. The dog ______ at the mailman.
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Subject: "The dog" (singular)
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Verb options: "bark" (base form), "barks" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is singular ("The dog"), we use the third-person singular form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
barks
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6. The girls ______ on the swing.
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Subject: "The girls" (plural)
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Verb options: "sit" (base form), "sits" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is plural ("The girls"), we use the base form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
sit
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7. I ______ in the pool.
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Subject: "I" (first-person singular)
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Verb options: "swim" (base form), "swims" (third-person singular form)
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Explanation: Since the subject is first-person singular ("I"), we use the base form of the verb.
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Correct answer:
swim
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Final Answers:
1.
reads
2.
dance
3.
washes
4.
ride
5.
barks
6.
sit
7.
swim
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{reads, dance, washes, ride, barks, sit, swim}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of singular and plural verbs worksheet.
