Here's the correct answer for each sentence on the
Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet 1, with explanations:
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1. I _was_ born in Cardiff.
✔ Correct: was
*Explanation:* The subject “I” is singular and first person. The past tense of “to be” for “I” is “was.” “Were” is used for plural subjects or “you.”
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2. Sarah _did_ her homework.
✔ Correct: did
*Explanation:* “Did” is the past tense of “do,” which is needed here to form a complete verb phrase (“did her homework”). “Done” is the past participle and needs an auxiliary verb (e.g., “has done”), which isn’t present here.
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3. Amir _has_ a new bicycle.
✔ Correct: has
*Explanation:* “Amir” is a singular third-person subject, so we use “has” (not “have,” which is for plural or “I/you/we/they”).
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4. The boys _are_ playing football.
✔ Correct: are
*Explanation:* “The boys” is plural, so the verb must agree — “are” is the plural form of “to be” in present tense. “Is” is for singular subjects.
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5. Jessica _likes_ baking.
✔ Correct: likes
*Explanation:* “Jessica” is singular third person → add “-s” to the verb. “Like” would be used for plural subjects or “I/you/we/they.”
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6. The windows _need_ cleaning.
✔ Correct: need
*Explanation:* “The windows” is plural → use base form “need.” “Needs” is for singular subjects (e.g., “The window needs cleaning”).
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7. Mum _is_ late for work.
✔ Correct: is
*Explanation:* “Mum” is singular → use “is.” “Are” is for plural subjects.
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8. Cats _chase_ mice.
✔ Correct: chase
*Explanation:* “Cats” is plural → use base form “chase.” “Chases” is for singular subjects (e.g., “The cat chases mice”).
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9. Grandad _speaks_ with a Welsh accent.
✔ Correct: speaks
*Explanation:* “Grandad” is singular third person → add “-s” to the verb. “Speak” is for plural or “I/you/we/they.”
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10. The dogs _bark_ loudly.
✔ Correct: bark
*Explanation:* “The dogs” is plural → use base form “bark.” “Barks” is for singular subjects (e.g., “The dog barks loudly”).
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✔ Final Answers:
1. was
2. did
3. has
4. are
5. likes
6. need
7. is
8. chase
9. speaks
10. bark
This worksheet tests basic subject-verb agreement rules:
- Singular subjects → often add -s to the verb (in present tense).
- Plural subjects → use base verb form.
- “I” → uses “was,” “do,” etc. (not “were,” “does”)
- Past tense verbs must match the subject (e.g., “did” not “done” without helper)
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject verb agreement worksheet.
