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Subject verb agreement

CATHERINE FALLON

Created by CATHERINE FALLON

10 questions

3rd Grade

ELA

Updated Sept 2026

This free printable Grade 3 English worksheet helps students practise subject-verb agreement in sentences with singular and plural subjects. Across 10 multiple-choice questions, students choose the verb that matches the subject, including third-person singular forms such as speaks, guesses, watches, worries, carries, teaches, pushes, and thanks, as well as the plural form work. The worksheet uses two related question types: selecting the correct verb form for a stated singular subject, then identifying whether a subject is singular or plural before choosing the matching verb. This progression reinforces both subject identification and accurate verb selection, including spelling changes such as adding -es or changing y to -ies. It is designed for Grade 3 English practice, independent review, or a quick formative check. The worksheet is available as a free printable PDF and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking.

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Subject verb agreement

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct form of each of the following verbs to go with the singular subject in the sentence.

The teacher ________

a)

speak

b)

speaks

c)

speakes

d)

speakses

2.

Choose the correct form of each of the following verbs to go with the singular subject in the sentence.

Malika________

a)

guess

b)

guesss

c)

guesses

d)

gueses

3.

Choose the correct form of each of the following verbs to go with the singular subject in the sentence.

Sarah________

a)

watches

b)

watch

c)

watchs

d)

watchses

4.

Choose the correct form of each of the following verbs to go with the singular subject in the sentence.

Nate_________

a)

worry

b)

worrys

c)

worryes

d)

worries

5.

Decide if the subject of each sentence is singular (only one) or plural (more than one). Then choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

Jeffrey _________Mrs. Trent shelve books.

a)

help

b)

helps

6.

Decide if the subject of each sentence is singular (only one) or plural (more than one). Then choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

He _____________a basket of books to her.

a)

carry

b)

carries

7.

Decide if the subject of each sentence is singular (only one) or plural (more than one). Then choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

She _________ how to shelve books.

a)

teaches

b)

teache

8.

Decide if the subject of each sentence is singular (only one) or plural (more than one). Then choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

They ____all afternoon.

a)

works

b)

work

9.

Decide if the subject of each sentence is singular (only one) or plural (more than one). Then choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

Jeffrey ____ the book cart to the desk.

a)

push

b)

pushes

10.

Decide if the subject of each sentence is singular (only one) or plural (more than one). Then choose the correct verb to agree with the subject.

Mrs. Trent ______Jeffrey for his help.

a)

thank

b)

thanks

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Subject verb agreement

Total questions: 10

1.
b)

speaks

2.
c)

guesses

3.
a)

watches

4.
d)

worries

5.
b)

helps

6.
b)

carries

7.
a)

teaches

8.
b)

work

9.
b)

pushes

10.
b)

thanks

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What does this subject-verb agreement worksheet cover?

This Grade 3 worksheet covers choosing verbs that agree with singular and plural subjects in 10 multiple-choice items. Students practise recognizing forms such as speaks, guesses, watches, worries, carries, and teaches, then apply subject identification to select forms such as work, pushes, and thanks.

How can I use this worksheet to teach subject-verb agreement?

First, review how a singular subject usually takes a singular verb form and how a plural subject takes a plural verb form. Use the first four multiple-choice items to model spelling patterns such as adding -es and changing y to -ies, then have students identify the subject before answering the remaining items. Ask students to explain what makes Jeffrey, he, she, and Mrs. Trent singular, and what makes they plural.

What mistakes should I watch for on this subject-verb agreement worksheet?

Students may choose the base verb after a singular subject, such as selecting speak instead of speaks or push instead of pushes. They may also miss spelling changes in guesses, watches, worries, carries, and teaches, or focus on a nearby noun rather than the actual subject. In the later items, check that students do not treat they as singular and select works.

How do I assign and grade this subject-verb agreement worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also gives schools an option for reducing screen time while students practise subject-verb agreement.

How can I differentiate this subject-verb agreement worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the sentence-completion items easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the subject and verb choices.

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