Practice choosing and correcting verbs so they agree with the subject in each sentence.
Read each sentence carefully. Choose or write the verb that correctly matches the subject. Show your thinking when asked to explain.
Using verbs that match singular and plural subjects
Language Arts - Grade 4-5
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Choose the correct verb: The dog (run, runs) across the yard every morning.
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Choose the correct verb: The birds (sings, sing) in the trees at sunrise.
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Rewrite the sentence correctly: My friends plays soccer after school.
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Rewrite the sentence correctly: The teacher explain the homework clearly.
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Choose the correct verb: My brother and sister (enjoy, enjoys) board games.
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Choose the correct verb: Each student (bring, brings) a pencil to class.
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Fix the sentence: The apples in the basket was shiny and red.
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Choose the correct verb: A pack of wolves (howl, howls) at night.
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Choose the correct verb: The books on the shelf (belongs, belong) to the library.
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Rewrite the sentence correctly: There is many cookies on the plate.
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Choose the correct verb: Neither the cat nor the dogs (is, are) in the house.
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Choose the correct verb: Everyone in the class (want, wants) extra reading time.
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Fix the sentence: The news from my grandparents arrive every Friday.
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Write a sentence of your own using a plural subject and a matching verb.
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Explain why this sentence is correct: The baby cries when she is tired.