📝 Part 1: Identifying Correct Subject-Verb Agreement

Instructions: Circle the correct verb form for each sentence.

1. The group of students _______ ready for the test.

is

are

2. Neither the teacher nor the students _______ aware of the change.

was

were

3. Everyone in the class _______ their homework completed.

has

have

4. The news about the exam results _______ encouraging.

is

are

5. Mathematics _______ my favourite subject at school.

is

are

✏️ Part 2: Error Correction

Instructions: Identify and correct the subject-verb agreement errors in the following sentences. If the sentence is correct, write "Correct" in the space provided.

6. The team are celebrating their victory in the rugby match.

7. Each of the students have submitted their assignments on time.

8. The scissors is on the desk in the English classroom.

9. Neither the principal nor the teachers was informed about the meeting.

10. The data from the research study shows interesting patterns.

📋 Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

11. The committee _______ (meet) every Tuesday to discuss school policies.

The committee ____________ every Tuesday to discuss school policies.

12. Several students _______ (participate) in the science fair this year.

Several students ____________ in the science fair this year.

13. The pair of shoes _______ (belong) to my younger brother.

The pair of shoes ____________ to my younger brother.

14. Either the coach or the players _______ (need) to make a decision.

Either the coach or the players ____________ to make a decision.

15. The collection of books _______ (be) donated to the school library.

The collection of books ____________ donated to the school library.

✍️ Part 4: Sentence Creation

Instructions: Write five original sentences demonstrating correct subject-verb agreement. Use the sentence starters provided and ensure you include different tenses and sentence types.

16. Write a sentence using a collective noun (e.g., team, family, class):

17. Write a sentence using an indefinite pronoun (e.g., everyone, somebody, neither):

18. Write a compound sentence with correct subject-verb agreement in both clauses:

19. Write a sentence with a compound subject joined by "or" or "nor":

20. Write a sentence using a subject that appears plural but is actually singular (e.g., news, physics, economics):

🔍 Part 5: Advanced Challenge

Instructions: Check all the sentences that demonstrate correct subject-verb agreement. There may be more than one correct answer.

21. Select all sentences with correct subject-verb agreement:

The number of students attending university has increased significantly.

A number of students is planning to study overseas next year.

The staff are meeting in the conference room at 3:00 PM.

Ten kilometres are too far to walk to school every day.

The United States is known for its diverse educational system.

None of the homework assignments was completed on time.

📖 Part 6: Reflection

22. Reflect on your learning: What is the most challenging aspect of subject-verb agreement for you? Explain your answer and describe one strategy you can use to improve.

Subject-Verb Agreement Practice

Subject-Verb Agreement Practice

📝 Part 1: Identifying Correct Subject-Verb Agreement

✏️ Part 2: Error Correction

📋 Part 3: Fill in the Blanks

✍️ Part 4: Sentence Creation

🔍 Part 5: Advanced Challenge

📖 Part 6: Reflection

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