Subject-Verb Agreement
George Washington (lead/leads) the army.
leads
Muskets cannons and bayonets were all weapons used in the Revolutionary War.
Muskets, cannons, and bayonets were all weapons used in the Revolutionary War.
Patrick Henry cried Give me liberty, or give me death
Patrick Henry cried, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Our teacher says we _____ study for the test if we want to do well.
can, can't, could, couldn't
may, might, must
will, won't
must
Not far from the Hudson River ____ a little valley known as Sleepy Hollow.
am, are, is
is
I (am/is) fighting for my independence.
am
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16 1773.
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773.
One of the greatest heroes on the colonists' side was George Washington stated the text
"One of the greatest heroes on the colonists' side was George Washington," stated the text.
The French promise that they _____ send troops to help the colonists fight.
can, can't, could, couldn't
may, might, must
will, won't
will
They _____ marching to Concord.
am, are, is
are
The colonists (boycott/boycotts) tea.
boycott
On March 5 1770 colonists threatened the British soldiers in Boston Massachusetts.
On March 5, 1770, colonists threatened the British soldiers in Boston, Massachusetts.
My own dog complained Rip Van Winkle has forgotten me
"My own dog ,"complained Rip Van Winkle, "has forgotten me."
The colonies _____ not thrive under British rule.
can, can't, could, couldn't
may, might, must
will, won't
can
_____ you afraid to read scary stories?
am, are, is
Are
The Second Continental Congress (vote/votes) on the Declaration of Independence.
votes
George Washington was a representative in the House of Burgess, commander of the army, and president of the U.S.
In 1780 according to the text Benedict Arnold made a plan to surrender the fort at West Point New York
"In 1780," according to the text, "Benedict Arnold made a plan to surrender the fort at West Point, New York."
The sun is shining so we ______ need an umbrella.
can, can't, could, couldn't
may, might, must
will, won't
won't
In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" there _____ a teacher by the name of Ichabod Crane.
am, are, is
is
The representatives (try/tries) to settle peacefully.
try
"We have" wrote Washington "no less than 2898 men now in camp unfit for duty."
"We have," wrote Washington, "no less than 2898 men now in camp unfit for duty."
The author states on March 5 1770 colonists threatened the British soldiers in Boston Massachusetts with snowballs sticks and clubs
The author states, "On March 5, 1770, colonists threatened the British soldiers in Boston, Massachusetts, with snowballs, sticks, and clubs."
Without the help of the French troops, the Continental Army _____ have won the war.
can, can't, could, couldn't
may, might, must
will, won't
couldn't
I _____ afraid to read scary stories because they _____ give me nightmares.
am, might/will