Subject Verb Agreement Flashcard

Front

Identify the singular subject in: The cat and the dog (is/are) playing in the yard.

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is

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is' because it agrees with the singular subject 'cat and dog'.

Front

In a library, a pile on a table could be: A) book B) books C) book's D) books'

Back

books

Answer explanation

The correct choice is B) books because it is the only option that represents a plural subject.

Front

Every morning, Samuel races to school. The boy (run/runs) like the wind! Choose the correct verb:

Back

runs

Answer explanation

The correct singular verb to match the singular subject 'the boy' is 'runs'.

Front

Mason, Ethan, and James debate the correct verb for: My sister and I (go/goes) to the same school.

Back

go

Answer explanation

The correct singular verb for the subject 'My sister and I' is 'go'.

Front

Lily, Charlotte, and Sophia see birds. Match the plural subject with the correct plural verb: The birds (____) beautifully in the morning.

Back

sing

Answer explanation

The correct plural verb to match with the plural subject 'The birds' is 'sing'.

Front

Identify the plural subject: A) child B) children C) child's D) children's

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children

Answer explanation

The correct choice is B) children because it is the only option that represents a plural subject.

Front

Samuel, Noah, and Liam are diligent students. The students (____) hard for their exams.

Back

study

Answer explanation

The correct plural verb to match the plural subject 'The students' is 'study'. It highlights the action of multiple students studying hard for their exams.

Front

Hannah, Grace, and Nora see cats and dogs at the park. The correct plural verb is:

Back

play

Answer explanation

The correct plural verb to use here is 'play' because it agrees with the subject 'cats and dogs'.

Front

Every Saturday, Liam and Olivia race to the library. The first to arrive picks the first book!

Back

goes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'goes' because it is the present tense form of the verb that matches the subject 'Liam and Olivia'.

Front

Nora, Anika, and Daniel are going to the beach next weekend. Identify the correct verb tense: They (is/are).

Back

are

Answer explanation

The correct verb tense in the sentence is 'are' because it agrees with the plural subject 'They'.