The task involves identifying the correct verb for each sentence based on subject-verb agreement. Subject-verb agreement means that the verb in a sentence must agree with its subject in number (singular or plural). Here's the solution with explanations:
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1. Either Sam or Patty ______ the new class president.
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Subject: "Either Sam or Patty" (compound subject, but the verb agrees with the closest noun, which is singular "Patty").
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Correct verb: is
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Answer: Circle
is
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2. One of the dogs ______ at strangers.
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Subject: "One of the dogs" (singular subject because "one" is singular).
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Correct verb: grows
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Answer: Circle
grows
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3. The principal and the coach ______ our classroom every month.
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Subject: "The principal and the coach" (plural subject because there are two people).
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Correct verb: visit
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Answer: Circle
visit
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4. All of the books ______ on the table.
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Subject: "All of the books" (plural subject because "all" refers to multiple books).
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Correct verb: are
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Answer: Circle
are
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5. Every one of the apples ______ in the bag.
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Subject: "Every one of the apples" (singular subject because "every one" is singular).
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Correct verb: was
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Answer: Circle
was
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6. The herd of elephants ______ the river every spring.
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Subject: "The herd of elephants" (singular subject because "herd" is treated as a single unit).
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Correct verb: crosses
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Answer: Circle
crosses
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7. One of my friends ______ to spend the night at my house.
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Subject: "One of my friends" (singular subject because "one" is singular).
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Correct verb: wants
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Answer: Circle
wants
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8. The toy train and the doll ______ under the bed.
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Subject: "The toy train and the doll" (plural subject because there are two items).
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Correct verb: are
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Answer: Circle
are
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9. Someone ______ happy today.
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Subject: "Someone" (singular subject).
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Correct verb: looks
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Answer: Circle
looks
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10. There ______ three flowers in the vase.
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Subject: "three flowers" (plural subject, even though it comes after the verb).
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Correct verb: were
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Answer: Circle
were
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Final Answers:
1.
is
2.
grows
3.
visit
4.
are
5.
was
6.
crosses
7.
wants
8.
are
9.
looks
10.
were
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Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{is, grows, visit, are, was, crosses, wants, are, looks, were}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on subject verb agreement for grade 8.
