Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to pick the right verb from the box and write it in the correct present tense form.
The verbs we can choose from are:
- to do
- to watch
- to hike
- to be
- to argue
- to dance
- to graduate
- to invite
Remember: The subject of the sentence tells us which form of the verb to use. For example, if the subject is “I”, we usually use the base form (like “watch”). If the subject is “he/she/it” or a singular noun, we add -s or -es (like “watches”). For plural subjects like “they” or names joined by “and”, we use the base form again.
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1. I _______________ television every evening.
→ Subject: “I” → needs base form. Best fit: “to watch” → “watch”
✔ Answer: watch
2. Kenny _______________ with everybody.
→ Subject: “Kenny” (singular) → needs verb + s. Best fit: “to argue” → “argues”
✔ Answer: argues
3. My little sister _______________ ballet.
→ Subject: “My little sister” (singular) → needs verb + s. Best fit: “to dance” → “dances”
✔ Answer: dances
4. Kim and Jerry _______________ everything together.
→ Subject: “Kim and Jerry” (plural) → base form. Best fit: “to do” → “do”
✔ Answer: do
5. Let’s _______________ the Appalachian Trail this weekend.
→ “Let’s” = Let us → followed by base verb. Best fit: “to hike” → “hike”
✔ Answer: hike
6. Three-day weekends _______________ my favorite.
→ Subject: “Three-day weekends” (plural) → base form. Best fit: “to be” → “are” (because “weekends” is plural)
Wait — “to be” for plural present tense is “are”. But let’s check: “Three-day weekends are my favorite.” That makes sense.
✔ Answer: are
7. Joseph _______________ from high school today.
→ Subject: “Joseph” (singular) → verb + s. Best fit: “to graduate” → “graduates”
✔ Answer: graduates
8. I will go with you if you _______________ me.
→ This is a conditional sentence. After “if”, we use present tense. Subject: “you” → base form. Best fit: “to invite” → “invite”
✔ Answer: invite
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Final Answer:
1. watch
2. argues
3. dances
4. do
5. hike
6. are
7. graduates
8. invite
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject object verb worksheet.
