Subject-Verb Agreement — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The firefighter saves people from burning buildings.
"The firefighter" is one person, making it a singular subject. Singular subjects need a verb ending in -s, so "saves" is the correct form.
2. The turtles crawl slowly across the sandy beach.
"The turtles" is plural because it means more than one turtle. Plural subjects use the base form of the verb, so "crawl" without the -s is correct.
3. My older sister plays the piano every evening after dinner.
"My older sister" is one person, so it is singular. You add -s to the verb for singular subjects, making "plays" the correct choice.
4. The chairs in the classroom are lined up in neat rows.
"The chairs" is the subject here, not "classroom." Since "chairs" is plural, the linking verb must be "are" instead of "is."
5. Each student has a pencil and a notebook for class.
"Each student" is singular because "each" means one at a time. Singular subjects use "has" instead of "have."
6. The bees buzz around the flowers in the spring garden.
"The bees" is plural because it means many bees. Plural subjects take the base form of the verb, so "buzz" is correct without adding -es.
7. The crossing guard helps the children cross the street safely.
"The crossing guard" is one person, so the subject is singular. Singular subjects need the -s verb form, making "helps" correct.
8. Those shoes are too small for my feet now.
"Those shoes" is plural because shoes come in pairs. Plural subjects use "are" as their linking verb, not "is."
9. The horse runs fast around the track at the farm.
"The horse" is singular because it refers to just one horse. Singular subjects take a verb ending in -s, so "runs" is the right form.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
The nurse
→ checks our temperature.
bloom in the spring.
The ants
→ carry food to the hill.
checks our temperature.
My uncle
→ drives a big red truck.
carry food to the hill.
The flowers
→ bloom in the spring.
drives a big red truck.
Singular subjects "the nurse" and "my uncle" pair with verbs ending in -s (checks, drives). Plural subjects "the ants" and "the flowers" pair with base-form verbs (carry, bloom).