To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with either
was or
were, depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Here's the explanation and solution for each sentence:
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1. The kite ______ up.
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Subject: "The kite" (singular)
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Verb: Use
was because the subject is singular.
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Answer: The kite
was up.
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2. Dogs ______ fast.
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Subject: "Dogs" (plural)
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Verb: Use
were because the subject is plural.
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Answer: Dogs
were fast.
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3. Cars ______ on a road.
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Subject: "Cars" (plural)
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Verb: Use
were because the subject is plural.
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Answer: Cars
were on a road.
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4. The rat ______ fat.
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Subject: "The rat" (singular)
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Verb: Use
was because the subject is singular.
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Answer: The rat
was fat.
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5. Pencil ______ black.
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Subject: "Pencil" (singular)
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Verb: Use
was because the subject is singular.
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Answer: Pencil
was black.
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6. Birds ______ in a nest.
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Subject: "Birds" (plural)
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Verb: Use
were because the subject is plural.
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Answer: Birds
were in a nest.
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7. My dog ______ calm.
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Subject: "My dog" (singular)
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Verb: Use
was because the subject is singular.
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Answer: My dog
was calm.
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8. They ______ happy.
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Subject: "They" (plural)
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Verb: Use
were because the subject is plural.
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Answer: They
were happy.
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Final Answer:
1. The kite
was up.
2. Dogs
were fast.
3. Cars
were on a road.
4. The rat
was fat.
5. Pencil
was black.
6. Birds
were in a nest.
7. My dog
was calm.
8. They
were happy.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. was, 2. were, 3. were, 4. was, 5. was, 6. were, 7. was, 8. were}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of was were worksheet.
