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Year 6 English — Agreement when the subject is more than one

Make the verb agree with its subject, including subjects joined by "and", and choose between is/are, has/have, does/do and was/were.

Name: ________________________

  1. 1.Match each singular verb form to the plural form that goes with it.

    • is
    • has
    • does
    • was
    • goes
    • were
    • do
    • are
    • have
    • go

  2. 2.Which sentence is correct?

    • a) The bird sing in the morning.
    • b) The birds sings in the morning.
    • c) The birds sing in the morning.
    • d) The bird singing in the morning.

  3. 3.Sort each subject by the verb form it needs.

    Groups: Takes "has" · Takes "have"

    • Meera and Anil
    • That bird
    • My youngest sister
    • The farmer and his son
    • My cousins
    • The teacher

  4. 4.One of these sentences has a verb that does not agree with its subject. Which one?

    • a) The doors is locked.
    • b) The window is open.
    • c) The lights are on.
    • d) The fan is working.

  5. 5.Choose the correct verb: The scissors ____ on the top shelf.

    • a) has
    • b) is
    • c) was
    • d) are

  6. 6.Write the right form of "have": My grandparents ____ a garden behind the house.

  7. 7.Which sentence is correct?

    • a) My uncle and my aunt live next door.
    • b) My uncle and my aunt living next door.
    • c) My uncle and my aunt is next door.
    • d) My uncle and my aunt lives next door.

  8. 8.Write "is" or "are": The rice ____ still cooking.

Answer key — Year 6 English — Agreement when the subject is more than one

  1. 1. is → are; has → have; does → do; was → were; goes → go
  2. 2. c) The birds sing in the morning.
  3. 3. The teacher → Takes "has"; Meera and Anil → Takes "have"; My cousins → Takes "have"; That bird → Takes "has"; The farmer and his son → Takes "have"; My youngest sister → Takes "has"
  4. 4. a) The doors is locked.
  5. 5. d) are
  6. 6. have
  7. 7. a) My uncle and my aunt live next door.
  8. 8. is