Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the correct verb. Remember: if the subject is singular (one person, thing, or group acting as one), use a singular verb. If the subject is plural (more than one), use a plural verb.
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1.
The players {are, is} going to the pizza restaurant after today’s game.
→ “Players” = more than one → plural →
are
2.
Jane {were, was} going to go with the team but she had chores to do.
→ “Jane” = one person → singular →
was
3.
Stephen {is, are} one of the best players on the team.
→ “Stephen” = one person → singular →
is
4.
The coach {was, were} very excited that the team won the tournament.
→ “Coach” = one person → singular →
was
5.
They {is, are} one of the highest scoring teams in the league.
→ “They” = more than one → plural →
are
6.
My best friend {were, was} there when I arrived.
→ “Friend” = one person → singular →
was
7.
Where {do, does} your parents live?
→ “Parents” = more than one → plural →
do
8.
Alex {has, have} two older brothers who play baseball as well.
→ “Alex” = one person → singular →
has
9.
Each teammate {have, has} a trophy to take home now.
→ “Each teammate” = one at a time → singular →
has
10.
Making the pizza {are, is} a lot of work.
→ “Making the pizza” = one activity → singular →
is
11.
The team {have, has} only one last season left.
→ “Team” = one group → singular →
has
12.
Derek {was, is} one of the smartest players on the team.
→ “Derek” = one person → singular →
is *(Note: This is present tense — “one of the smartest” implies current status)*
13.
The coach {agrees, agree} that I should practice more in the off-season.
→ “Coach” = one person → singular →
agrees
14.
How {does, do} you feel about coming off the bench next year?
→ “You” = always takes plural verb form →
do
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Final Answer:
1. are
2. was
3. is
4. was
5. are
6. was
7. do
8. has
9. has
10. is
11. has
12. is
13. agrees
14. do
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject verb agreement high school worksheets.
