Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Worksheet with Fill-in-the-Blank Exercises

To solve the problem of subject-verb agreement, we need to ensure that the verb in each sentence agrees with its subject in number (singular or plural). Here's the step-by-step solution for each sentence:

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1. The student ______ [study] diligently for exams.

- Subject: "The student" (singular)
- Verb: "studies" (singular form of "study")
- Answer: The student studies diligently for exams.

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2. Those flowers ______ [blossom] in the spring.

- Subject: "Those flowers" (plural)
- Verb: "blossom" (plural form remains the same as the base form)
- Answer: Those flowers blossom in the spring.

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3. A cat ______ [purr] contentedly on the windowsill.

- Subject: "A cat" (singular)
- Verb: "purrs" (singular form of "purr")
- Answer: A cat purrs contentedly on the windowsill.

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4. Both parents ______ [attend] the school meeting.

- Subject: "Both parents" (plural)
- Verb: "attend" (plural form remains the same as the base form)
- Answer: Both parents attend the school meeting.

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5. The sun ______ [shine] brightly in the sky.

- Subject: "The sun" (singular)
- Verb: "shines" (singular form of "shine")
- Answer: The sun shines brightly in the sky.

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6. Several birds ______ [chirp] in the early morning.

- Subject: "Several birds" (plural)
- Verb: "chirp" (plural form remains the same as the base form)
- Answer: Several birds chirp in the early morning.

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7. The chef ______ [prepare] a delicious meal.

- Subject: "The chef" (singular)
- Verb: "prepares" (singular form of "prepare")
- Answer: The chef prepares a delicious meal.

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8. These puppies ______ [play] energetically in the yard.

- Subject: "These puppies" (plural)
- Verb: "play" (plural form remains the same as the base form)
- Answer: These puppies play energetically in the yard.

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9. My friend ______ [call] me last night.

- Subject: "My friend" (singular)
- Verb: "called" (past tense of "call," singular form)
- Answer: My friend called me last night.

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10. The mountains ______ [stand] tall and majestic.

- Subject: "The mountains" (plural)
- Verb: "stand" (plural form remains the same as the base form)
- Answer: The mountains stand tall and majestic.

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11. Each employee ______ [contribute] to the project.

- Subject: "Each employee" (singular)
- Verb: "contributes" (singular form of "contribute")
- Answer: Each employee contributes to the project.

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12. The rain ______ [fall] gently on the roof.

- Subject: "The rain" (singular, treated as an uncountable noun)
- Verb: "falls" (singular form of "fall")
- Answer: The rain falls gently on the roof.

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13. Many books ______ [fill] the library shelves.

- Subject: "Many books" (plural)
- Verb: "fill" (plural form remains the same as the base form)
- Answer: Many books fill the library shelves.

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14. Our family ______ [enjoy] a picnic in the park.

- Subject: "Our family" (singular, treated as a collective noun)
- Verb: "enjoys" (singular form of "enjoy")
- Answer: Our family enjoys a picnic in the park.

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15. The baby ______ [giggle] with delight.

- Subject: "The baby" (singular)
- Verb: "giggles" (singular form of "giggle")
- Answer: The baby giggles with delight.

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Final Answer:

```
1. studies
2. blossom
3. purrs
4. attend
5. shines
6. chirp
7. prepares
8. play
9. called
10. stand
11. contributes
12. falls
13. fill
14. enjoys
15. giggles
```

Boxed Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&1. \text{studies} \\
&2. \text{blossom} \\
&3. \text{purrs} \\
&4. \text{attend} \\
&5. \text{shines} \\
&6. \text{chirp} \\
&7. \text{prepares} \\
&8. \text{play} \\
&9. \text{called} \\
&10. \text{stand} \\
&11. \text{contributes} \\
&12. \text{falls} \\
&13. \text{fill} \\
&14. \text{enjoys} \\
&15. \text{giggles} \\
\end{aligned}
}