Subject-Verb Agreement — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
The boys plays outside after school every day.
Corrected: The boys play outside after school every day.
The corrected sentence is: "The boys play outside after school every day.". The original sentence "The boys plays outside after school every day." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
2. Fix the sentence:
My sister run faster than anyone in her class.
Corrected: My sister runs faster than anyone in her class.
The corrected sentence is: "My sister runs faster than anyone in her class.". The original sentence "My sister run faster than anyone in her class." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
3. Fix the sentence:
The flowers in the garden is very colorful.
Corrected: The flowers in the garden are very colorful.
The corrected sentence is: "The flowers in the garden are very colorful.". The original sentence "The flowers in the garden is very colorful." contained an error that needed to be fixed.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The cat sleeps on the warm blanket every afternoon.
The subject 'The cat' is singular, so the verb needs the singular form 'sleeps' with the -s ending.
2. My friends go to the park on weekends.
The subject 'My friends' is plural, so the verb uses the base form 'go' without an -s ending.
3. She has a big red backpack to school.
The subject 'She' is singular, so the verb takes the singular form 'has' instead of 'have.'
4. The birds sing in the tall oak tree.
The subject 'The birds' is plural, so the verb uses the base form 'sing' without an -s ending.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A singular subject needs a singular verb.
True False
Singular subjects like 'he,' 'she,' or 'it' use verbs ending in -s or -es, such as 'runs' or 'watches.'
2. The sentence "The dogs runs fast" is correct.
True False
The subject 'The dogs' is plural, so the correct verb form is 'run' without the -s ending.
3. The word "are" goes with plural subjects like "they" or "we."
True False
The singular subject 'She' correctly pairs with the singular verb 'walks.'