Pick the Verb
Circle the verb that agrees with the subject. Write it in the box.
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How to do it
- Find the subject.
- Circle the verb that agrees with it.
- Write it in the box.
Teaching tip
Cover the choices and say the sentence both ways before circling. This sheet is aligned with Common Core L.3.1f.
About this worksheet
Sentences with two verb choices, like "The puppies (bark, barks) at the mail carrier."
What kids practice
The subject of a sentence and its verb have to match. When the subject is one person or thing, the verb usually ends in s (the dog runs). When there is more than one, it doesn't (the dogs run). Third graders also learn tricky pairs like is and are, was and were, and has and have.
Watch for
- Adding s to the verb when the subject already ends in s, like "the dogs runs."
- Using was with we, you or they.
- Matching the verb to the nearest noun instead of the real subject.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full subject and verb agreement guide for 3rd grade.
More sheets in this set
- See it all
1. Agreement ChartOne dog runs and two dogs run, plus is and are, was and were, has and have, and does and do. 
3. Match the SubjectSubjects like "The bird" and "The birds" to match with the endings that agree.
4. Fix the SentenceSentences like "The cats sleeps on the couch" with one verb to fix.
5. Write Your OwnWrite a sentence starting with subjects like "My cat" and "The boys."