Page 4: Subject-Verb Agreement
The verb in a sentence must agree with the subject. If the subject is singular, use a singular verb. If the subject is plural, use a plural verb.
- Singular subject + singular verb: The sun shines.
- Plural subject + plural verb: The children play.
Activity 4: Choose the Correct Verb
Select the correct verb form for each sentence:
1. The children (was/were) excited about the sun.
2. Margot (remember/remembers) the sun from Earth.
3. The rain (fall/falls) constantly on Venus.
4. The students (rush/rushes) outside when the sun appears.
5. The closet door (remain/remains) locked.
6. The memories of Earth (fade/fades) over time.
7. Margot's poem (describe/describes) the sun beautifully.
8. The other children (feel/feels) guilty after the sun disappears.
9. The classroom (buzz/buzzes) with excitement.
10. The teachers (watch/watches) as the children play in the sun.
Answer Key
1. The children were excited about the sun.
2. Margot remembers the sun from Earth.
3. The rain falls constantly on Venus.
4. The students rush outside when the sun appears.
5. The closet door remains locked.
6. The memories of Earth fade over time.
7. Margot's poem describes the sun beautifully.
8. The other children feel guilty after the sun disappears.
9. The classroom buzzes with excitement.
10. The teachers watch as the children play in the sun.