Problem Overview:
The task involves completing sentences with the correct form of a verb to ensure
subject-verb agreement. Subject-verb agreement means that the verb in a sentence must agree with the subject in number (singular or plural). If the subject is singular, the verb should be in its singular form. If the subject is plural, the verb should be in its plural form.
Solution and Explanation:
#### 1.
Kim _______ a story about a monkey. (write, writes)
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Subject: Kim (singular)
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Verb: write/writes
- Since "Kim" is singular, we use the singular form of the verb.
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Answer: writes
#### 2.
The monkey _______ his friend in the city. (meet, meets)
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Subject: The monkey (singular)
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Verb: meet/meets
- Since "The monkey" is singular, we use the singular form of the verb.
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Answer: meets
#### 3.
The two friends _______ on the bus. (ride, rides)
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Subject: The two friends (plural)
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Verb: ride/rides
- Since "The two friends" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
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Answer: ride
#### 4.
The monkeys _______ for toys and presents. (shop, shops)
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Subject: The monkeys (plural)
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Verb: shop/shops
- Since "The monkeys" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
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Answer: shop
#### 5.
The store _______ at 7 o'clock. (close, closes)
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Subject: The store (singular)
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Verb: close/closes
- Since "The store" is singular, we use the singular form of the verb.
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Answer: closes
#### 6.
The monkeys _______ the time. (forget, forgets)
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Subject: The monkeys (plural)
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Verb: forget/forgets
- Since "The monkeys" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
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Answer: forget
#### 7.
The owner _______ the door. (lock, locks)
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Subject: The owner (singular)
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Verb: lock/locks
- Since "The owner" is singular, we use the singular form of the verb.
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Answer: locks
#### 8.
The friends _______ on the window. (bang, bangs)
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Subject: The friends (plural)
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Verb: bang/bangs
- Since "The friends" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
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Answer: bang
#### 9.
Many people _______ for help. (call, calls)
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Subject: Many people (plural)
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Verb: call/calls
- Since "Many people" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
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Answer: call
#### 10.
Finally, the monkeys _______ the door open. (hear, hears)
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Subject: The monkeys (plural)
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Verb: hear/hears
- Since "The monkeys" is plural, we use the plural form of the verb.
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Answer: hear
Final Answers:
1. writes
2. meets
3. ride
4. shop
5. closes
6. forget
7. locks
8. bang
9. call
10. hear
Final Answer:
\boxed{writes, meets, ride, shop, closes, forget, locks, bang, call, hear}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subject verb agreement worksheet 1st grade.