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Let's solve this Subject-Verb Agreement worksheet step by step. The goal is to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb provided in brackets, making sure the verb agrees with its subject in number (singular or plural).
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1. Singular subjects take singular verbs.
2. Plural subjects take plural verbs.
3. Words like *each*, *every*, *either*, *neither*, and *a singular noun + of* (e.g., *each employee*) take singular verbs.
4. Collective nouns (like *family*, *team*, *group*) can be singular or plural depending on context. Here, if it’s acting as a unit → singular; if individuals → plural.
5. Indefinite pronouns like *some*, *many*, *several* → usually plural.
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
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1. The student ______ [study] diligently for exams.
- "The student" = singular
→ studies
2. Those flowers ______ [blossom] in the spring.
- "Those flowers" = plural
→ blossom
3. A cat ______ [purr] contentedly on the windowsill.
- "A cat" = singular
→ purs
4. Both parents ______ [attend] the school meeting.
- "Both parents" = plural
→ attend
5. The sun ______ [shine] brightly in the sky.
- "The sun" = singular
→ shines
6. Several birds ______ [chirp] in the early morning.
- "Several birds" = plural
→ chirp
7. The chef ______ [prepare] a delicious meal.
- "The chef" = singular
→ prepares
8. These puppies ______ [play] energetically in the yard.
- "These puppies" = plural
→ play
9. My friend ______ [call] me last night.
- "My friend" = singular, and past tense ("last night")
→ called
10. The mountains ______ [stand] tall and majestic.
- "The mountains" = plural
→ stand
11. Each employee ______ [contribute] to the project.
- "Each employee" = singular (even though "employee" is plural, "each" makes it singular)
→ contributes
12. The rain ______ [fall] gently on the roof.
- "The rain" = singular (unlike "raindrops", "rain" is uncountable and treated as singular)
→ falls
13. Many books ______ [fill] the library shelves.
- "Many books" = plural
→ fill
14. Our family ____ [enjoy] a picnic in the park.
- "Our family" – this refers to a group acting as a unit, so it's singular
→ enjoys
15. The baby ____ [giggle] with delight.
- "The baby" = singular
→ giggles
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1. studies
2. blossom
3. purrs
4. attend
5. shines
6. chirp
7. prepares
8. play
9. called
10. stand
11. contributes
12. falls
13. fill
14. enjoys
15. giggles
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- Singular subjects: add -s or -es to the verb (e.g., *studies*, *purs*, *shines*).
- Plural subjects: use base form of the verb (e.g., *blossom*, *attend*, *chirp*).
- Past tense: use past form (e.g., *called*).
- "Each" and "every" always take singular verbs.
- Collective nouns like "family" are singular when referring to the group as a whole.
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✔ This exercise helps build strong grammar skills by reinforcing how subjects and verbs must agree in number. Keep practicing! 😊
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation in another language!
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🔹 Rules to Remember:
1. Singular subjects take singular verbs.
2. Plural subjects take plural verbs.
3. Words like *each*, *every*, *either*, *neither*, and *a singular noun + of* (e.g., *each employee*) take singular verbs.
4. Collective nouns (like *family*, *team*, *group*) can be singular or plural depending on context. Here, if it’s acting as a unit → singular; if individuals → plural.
5. Indefinite pronouns like *some*, *many*, *several* → usually plural.
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
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1. The student ______ [study] diligently for exams.
- "The student" = singular
→ studies
2. Those flowers ______ [blossom] in the spring.
- "Those flowers" = plural
→ blossom
3. A cat ______ [purr] contentedly on the windowsill.
- "A cat" = singular
→ purs
4. Both parents ______ [attend] the school meeting.
- "Both parents" = plural
→ attend
5. The sun ______ [shine] brightly in the sky.
- "The sun" = singular
→ shines
6. Several birds ______ [chirp] in the early morning.
- "Several birds" = plural
→ chirp
7. The chef ______ [prepare] a delicious meal.
- "The chef" = singular
→ prepares
8. These puppies ______ [play] energetically in the yard.
- "These puppies" = plural
→ play
9. My friend ______ [call] me last night.
- "My friend" = singular, and past tense ("last night")
→ called
10. The mountains ______ [stand] tall and majestic.
- "The mountains" = plural
→ stand
11. Each employee ______ [contribute] to the project.
- "Each employee" = singular (even though "employee" is plural, "each" makes it singular)
→ contributes
12. The rain ______ [fall] gently on the roof.
- "The rain" = singular (unlike "raindrops", "rain" is uncountable and treated as singular)
→ falls
13. Many books ______ [fill] the library shelves.
- "Many books" = plural
→ fill
14. Our family ____ [enjoy] a picnic in the park.
- "Our family" – this refers to a group acting as a unit, so it's singular
→ enjoys
15. The baby ____ [giggle] with delight.
- "The baby" = singular
→ giggles
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✔ Final Answers:
1. studies
2. blossom
3. purrs
4. attend
5. shines
6. chirp
7. prepares
8. play
9. called
10. stand
11. contributes
12. falls
13. fill
14. enjoys
15. giggles
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- Singular subjects: add -s or -es to the verb (e.g., *studies*, *purs*, *shines*).
- Plural subjects: use base form of the verb (e.g., *blossom*, *attend*, *chirp*).
- Past tense: use past form (e.g., *called*).
- "Each" and "every" always take singular verbs.
- Collective nouns like "family" are singular when referring to the group as a whole.
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✔ This exercise helps build strong grammar skills by reinforcing how subjects and verbs must agree in number. Keep practicing! 😊
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation in another language!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subjects and verbs worksheet.