Mastering Verb Tenses and Nouns

Which sentence correctly maintains verb tense?

• Makhi **runs** to the park and **sat** on the bench.

• Jaylah **was reading** a book when her phone **rang**.

• Cam **drives** to school and **forgot** his backpack.

• Shiyah **bought** a notebook and **writes** in it every day.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Identify the sentence with an incorrect verb shift:

• Jayden **woke** up early and **ate** breakfast.

• Teddy **was listening** to music when his friend **called** him.

• Mariah **was walking** home when she **sees** a lost dog.

• Shiyah **studies** for the test and then **takes** a break.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Choose the best correction for the following sentence: **Makhi practiced basketball last night and plays again today.**

• Makhi **practices** basketball last night and **plays** again today.

• Makhi **practiced** basketball last night and **will play** again today.

• Makhi **practiced** basketball last night and **play** again today.

• Makhi **practices** basketball last night and **played** again today.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence uses a collective noun correctly?

• The team **is** working together to clean up the park.

• The family **are** having dinner at the table.

• The class **are** going on a field trip.

• The committee **debate** the new rules.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

Which sentence correctly agrees with the collective noun?

• The club **were** deciding on a new president.

• The band **is** playing their instruments beautifully.

• The staff **is** organizing their work schedules separately.

• The group **are** planning their own projects.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

Choose the best correction for the following sentence: **The crowd were cheering loudly for their team.**

• The crowd **was** cheering loudly for their team.

• The crowd **are** cheering loudly for their team.

• The crowd **is** cheering loudly for their team.

• The crowds **was** cheering loudly for their team.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• Everyone **were** excited for the community service project.

• Somebody **left** their water bottle in the gym.

• Many **was** interested in signing up for the debate club.

• Each of the students **are** doing their homework.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which sentence correctly agrees with the indefinite pronoun?

• All of the pizza **were** eaten.

• None of the students **was** late to class.

• Somebody **were** knocking at the door.

• Few of the volunteers **was** available.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the best correction for the following sentence: **Each of the club members are responsible for bringing snacks.**

• Each of the club members **is** responsible for bringing snacks.

• Each of the club members **were** responsible for bringing snacks.

• Each of the club members **was** responsible for bringing snacks.

• Each of the club members **are** responsible for bringing snacks.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the sentence with an unnecessary verb shift.

• Jaylah **was running** late and **grabbed** her bag before leaving.

• Makhi **finishes** his homework and then **went** outside.

• Teddy **joined** the club because he **wanted** to help others.

• Cam **was practicing** his speech when his teacher **walked** in.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D