Let's solve each question in this
Present Tense Verbs quiz. The goal is to choose the correct form of the verb (either base form or third-person singular) based on the subject of the sentence.
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1. Miguel _________ the doorbell at his neighbor’s house.
- Subject: *Miguel* → singular, third person
- Correct verb form:
rings (third-person singular)
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✔ Answer: B. rings
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2. Shamese and Kim _________ twice around the track.
- Subject: *Shamese and Kim* → plural (two people)
- Plural subjects take base form of the verb
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✔ Answer: A. run
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3. I _________ a salad and an apple for lunch.
- Subject: *I* → first person singular
- "I" always takes the base form of the verb
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✔ Answer: A. choose
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4. She _________ at the silly costume.
- Subject: *She* → third person singular
- Needs third-person singular verb
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✔ Answer: B. chuckles
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5. We _________ our lines for the play.
- Subject: *We* → plural
- Plural subject uses base form
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✔ Answer: A. practice
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6. You _________ a lot in this bag.
- Subject: *You* → can be singular or plural, but always takes base form
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✔ Answer: B. carry
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7. The cat _________ its paws during the day.
- Subject: *The cat* → third person singular
- Needs third-person singular verb
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✔ Answer: B. licks
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8. The driver _________ the horn at the car.
- Subject: *The driver* → third person singular
- Needs third-person singular verb
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✔ Answer: B. beeps
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9. My bird _________ how to say my name.
- Subject: *My bird* → third person singular
- Needs third-person singular verb
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✔ Answer: B. knows
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✔ Final Answers:
1. B. rings
2. A. run
3. A. choose
4. B. chuckles
5. A. practice
6. B. carry
7. B. licks
8. B. beeps
9. B. knows
> Note: There are 10 questions listed, but only 9 shown. If you have the 10th question, feel free to share it!
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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Singular subjects (he, she, it, one, the cat, etc.) → use
verb + s/es
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Plural subjects (they, we, you, two people, etc.) → use
base verb form
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"I" and "you" → always use base verb form
This rule applies to regular verbs in the
present simple tense.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb tense worksheet 4th grade.
