Subject Verb Agreement
Complete the sentence.
In the workshop, the young inventor _________ late into the night.
A. tinker
B. tinkers
B. tinkers
In the workshop, the young inventor tinkers late into the night.
Read the paragraph.
(1) A flock of birds flies across the sky in a V formation. (2) The birds take turns leading the group to conserve energy. (3) One of the birds fall slightly behind but quickly catches up. (4) They continue their long journey south for the winter.
Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
One of the birds fall slightly behind but quickly catches up.
What is the pronoun in this sentence?
My sister's piano recital is on Saturday. It starts at 3:00 p.m.
It
Which change is needed to correct the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
Jake carefully lines up the dominoes, but then his dog's tail knocked them over.
Jake carefully lines up the dominoes, but then his dog's tail knocks them over.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The astronauts prepared for their mission months before the launch. (2) They trained in special simulators that help them experience weightlessness. (3) On the day of the launch, they wore their space suits and boarded the spacecraft. (4) The countdown began, and soon they were soaring into space.
Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
B. sentence 2
They trained in special simulators that help them experience weightlessness.
Which sentence contains a verb error?
A. She writes a letter to her grandmother every Sunday.
B. Before the movie started, we bought popcorn.
C. The students was excited to participate in Track and Field Day.
D. He finishes his homework before dinner.
C. The students was excited to participate in Track and Field Day.
The students were excited to participate in Track and Field Day.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The soccer team practices every afternoon to improve their skills. (2) Each of the players have a specific role on the field. (3) The players work together on passing and shooting drills. (4) The coach encourages them to communicate and play as a team.
Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
B. sentence 2
Each of the players have a specific role on the field.
What are the TWO antecedents?
Joanna read her new book from the library for hours last night. She couldn't put it down!
Which change is needed to correct the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
Yesterday, we went to the park and have a great time playing basketball.
Yesterday, we went to the park and had a great time playing basketball.
Read the paragraph.
(1) Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world. (2) When they hunt, they chase their prey at incredible speeds. (3) Once they caught their prey, they use their sharp teeth to secure it. (4) After eating, cheetahs rest to regain their energy.
Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
Once they caught their prey, they use their sharp teeth to secure it.
Read the sentence.
My collection of baseball cards are kept in my desk drawer.
Which word in the sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. collection
B. are
C. kept
D. cards
B. are
My collection of baseball cards is kept in my desk drawer.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The herd of deer runs gracefully through the forest. (2) Some of the younger deer jump over fallen logs as they move. (3) One of the deer stop to nibble on some grass. (4) The rest of the herd continues running ahead.
Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
One of the deer stop to nibble on some grass.
What is the antecedent in this sentence?
Our soccer team traveled to Columbus last weekend, and we won the tournament.
Our soccer team
Which change is needed to correct the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
Last weekend, I visited the museum and learn about ancient civilizations.
Last weekend, I visited the museum and learned about ancient civilizations.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The Sun provides energy that helps plants grow. (2) Sunlight reaches Earth in the form of rays that travel through space. (3) Plants absorb sunlight and used it to make food through photosynthesis.
(4) Without the Sun, life on Earth would not be possible.
Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
Plants absorb sunlight and used it to make food through photosynthesis.
Read the sentence.
The pack of wolves run swiftly through the forest.
Which underlined word should be changed to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. pack
B. run
C. wolves
D. through
B. run
The pack of wolves runs swiftly through the forest.
Read the paragraph.
(1) A group of penguins gathers on the ice near the ocean. (2) The penguins take turns diving into the water to catch fish. (3) One of the penguins swim back to the shore with a fish in its beak. (4) The others wait for their turn to dive in.
Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
One of the penguins swim back to the shore with a fish in its beak.
Read the sentences from a report on fireflies.
(1) The firefly is fascinating because it is able to make light. (2) These nocturnal insects blink lights on and off as they fly at night. (3) The light is a way for them to communicate. (4) Some fireflies even flash its lights in a specific pattern.
Which change should be made to correct the error in the paragraph?
A. Change it is to they are in sentence 1.
B. Change they fly to it flies in sentence 2.
C. Change them to it in sentence 3.
D. Change its to their in sentence 4.
D. Change its to their in sentence 4.
Some fireflies even flash their lights in a specific pattern.
Which change is needed to correct the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
Earlier this morning, I walk quickly to the bus stop and boarded just in time.
Earlier this morning, I walked quickly to the bus stop and boarded just in time.
Read the paragraph.
(1) Penguins live in cold climates and have thick layers of feathers to keep warm. (2) They waddle across the ice and slide on their bellies to move quickly. (3) When a predator approaches, a penguin dove into the water to escape. (4) Penguins are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath for several minutes.
Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
When a predator approaches, a penguin dove into the water to escape.
Read the sentence.
The group of students were excited to go on the field trip.
Which underlined word should be changed to correct an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. group
B. students
C. were
D. go
C. were
The group of students was excited to go on the field trip.
Read the paragraph.
(1) The teacher explains the math lesson to the class. (2) The students listen carefully and take notes. (3) At the end of the lesson, one of the students ask a question. (4) The teacher answers the question and provides an example.
Which sentence has an error in subject-verb agreement?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
At the end of the lesson, one of the students ask a question.
Read the sentences from a report on bees.
(1) Honeybees are essential for pollination because it helps flowers grow. (2) These insects work together to build their hive and gather nectar. (3) The bees carry the nectar back to the hive to make honey. (4) Some bees even use their wings to cool the hive by flapping them rapidly.
Which change should be made to correct the error in the paragraph?
A. Change it helps to they help in sentence 1.
B. Change they work to it works in sentence 2.
C. Change them to it in sentence 3.
D. Change their to its in sentence 4.
A. Change it helps to they help in sentence 1.
Honeybees are essential for pollination because they help flowers grow.
Which change is needed to correct the inappropriate shift in verb tense?
The group traveled across the desert at night and camp in tents during the day.
The group traveled across the desert at night and camped in tents during the day.
Read the paragraph.
(1) Bees are important pollinators that help plants grow and produce food. (2) As they fly from flower to flower, they collects nectar and pollen. (3) The nectar is stored in their honey stomachs and later used to make honey. 4() Pollen sticks to their bodies and is transferred to other flowers, helping plants reproduce.
Which sentence has an error in verb tense?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
B. sentence 2
(2) As they fly from flower to flower, they collects nectar and pollen.