Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet 1 - Practice selecting the correct verb form to match each subject.
Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet 1 with fill-in-the-blank sentences and verb choices for grammar practice.
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Let's go through each sentence in the Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet 1 and choose the correct verb form that agrees with the subject. I'll explain the reasoning for each.
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(was / were)
✔ Correct answer: was
🔹 Explanation: "I" is a singular pronoun, and it takes the singular form of the verb. So, "I was born" is correct.
> ✔ I was born in Cardiff.
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(did / done)
✔ Correct answer: did
🔹 Explanation: "Did" is the past tense of "do," which is needed here to complete the sentence. "Done" is the past participle and needs an auxiliary verb (e.g., "has done"). Since there’s no auxiliary, we use "did."
> ✔ Sarah did her homework.
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(have / has)
✔ Correct answer: has
🔹 Explanation: "Amir" is a singular person, so the verb must be singular. "Has" is the singular form of "have."
> ✔ Amir has a new bicycle.
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(is / are)
✔ Correct answer: are
🔹 Explanation: "The boys" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Are" matches plural subjects.
> ✔ The boys are playing football.
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(like / likes)
✔ Correct answer: likes
🔹 Explanation: "Jessica" is a singular person, so the verb must be singular. "Likes" is the singular form.
> ✔ Jessica likes baking.
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(need / needs)
✔ Correct answer: need
🔹 Explanation: "The windows" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Need" is the plural form.
> ✔ The windows need cleaning.
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(is / are)
✔ Correct answer: is
🔹 Explanation: "Mum" is a singular noun, so the verb must be singular. "Is" is the singular form of "to be."
> ✔ Mum is late for work.
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(chases / chase)
✔ Correct answer: chase
🔹 Explanation: "Cats" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Chase" is the plural form.
> ✔ Cats chase mice.
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(speak / speaks)
✔ Correct answer: speaks
🔹 Explanation: "Grandad" is a singular noun (even though it's informal), so the verb must be singular. "Speaks" is the singular form.
> ✔ Grandad speaks with a Welsh accent.
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(bark / barks)
✔ Correct answer: bark
🔹 Explanation: "The dogs" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Bark" is the plural form.
> ✔ The dogs bark loudly.
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1. was
2. did
3. has
4. are
5. likes
6. need
7. is
8. chase
9. speaks
10. bark
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- Singular subjects → singular verbs (e.g., *she has*, *he speaks*)
- Plural subjects → plural verbs (e.g., *they are*, *dogs bark*)
- Use past tense forms like "did" when no auxiliary verb is present
- Subject-verb agreement applies even in passive or continuous constructions
Let me know if you'd like this worksheet turned into a printable format or want explanations in simpler terms!
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1. I ____________ born in Cardiff.
(was / were)
✔ Correct answer: was
🔹 Explanation: "I" is a singular pronoun, and it takes the singular form of the verb. So, "I was born" is correct.
> ✔ I was born in Cardiff.
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2. Sarah ____________ her homework.
(did / done)
✔ Correct answer: did
🔹 Explanation: "Did" is the past tense of "do," which is needed here to complete the sentence. "Done" is the past participle and needs an auxiliary verb (e.g., "has done"). Since there’s no auxiliary, we use "did."
> ✔ Sarah did her homework.
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3. Amir ____________ a new bicycle.
(have / has)
✔ Correct answer: has
🔹 Explanation: "Amir" is a singular person, so the verb must be singular. "Has" is the singular form of "have."
> ✔ Amir has a new bicycle.
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4. The boys ____________ playing football.
(is / are)
✔ Correct answer: are
🔹 Explanation: "The boys" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Are" matches plural subjects.
> ✔ The boys are playing football.
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5. Jessica ____________ baking.
(like / likes)
✔ Correct answer: likes
🔹 Explanation: "Jessica" is a singular person, so the verb must be singular. "Likes" is the singular form.
> ✔ Jessica likes baking.
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6. The windows ____________ cleaning.
(need / needs)
✔ Correct answer: need
🔹 Explanation: "The windows" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Need" is the plural form.
> ✔ The windows need cleaning.
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7. Mum ____________ late for work.
(is / are)
✔ Correct answer: is
🔹 Explanation: "Mum" is a singular noun, so the verb must be singular. "Is" is the singular form of "to be."
> ✔ Mum is late for work.
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8. Cats ____________ mice.
(chases / chase)
✔ Correct answer: chase
🔹 Explanation: "Cats" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Chase" is the plural form.
> ✔ Cats chase mice.
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9. Grandad ____________ with a Welsh accent.
(speak / speaks)
✔ Correct answer: speaks
🔹 Explanation: "Grandad" is a singular noun (even though it's informal), so the verb must be singular. "Speaks" is the singular form.
> ✔ Grandad speaks with a Welsh accent.
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10. The dogs ____________ loudly.
(bark / barks)
✔ Correct answer: bark
🔹 Explanation: "The dogs" is plural, so the verb must be plural. "Bark" is the plural form.
> ✔ The dogs bark 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
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🔍 Summary of Rules Used:
- Singular subjects → singular verbs (e.g., *she has*, *he speaks*)
- Plural subjects → plural verbs (e.g., *they are*, *dogs bark*)
- Use past tense forms like "did" when no auxiliary verb is present
- Subject-verb agreement applies even in passive or continuous constructions
Let me know if you'd like this worksheet turned into a printable format or want explanations in simpler terms!
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