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7th grade Make the verb match tricky subjects worksheet

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Make the verb match tricky subjects

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1.
Ren is one of the runners who ___ at the track every morning. Which verb fits the blank, Kira, and why?
- trains, because who is a singular word
- train, because who refers to the runners, a plural group
- train, because Ren is the subject of the clause
- trains, because who refers to one runner, which is a singular noun
2.
Neither the coach nor the players ___ satisfied with the new schedule. Which verb fits the blank, Luz, and why?
- is, because the verb agrees with coach, the first subject
- are, because nor works like and
- are, because the verb agrees with players, the nearer subject
- is, because neither and nor join the subjects into one
3.
Gulliver's Travels ___ a satirical novel by Jonathan Swift. Which verb fits the blank, Milo, and why?
- is, because a title names one work, whatever its words
- are, because Travels is a plural word
- is, because Gulliver is the subject
- are, because the title has two words
4.
Zee is the only one of the actors who ___ the whole script by heart. Which verb fits the blank, Noah, and why?
- know, because one of the actors still means several actors
- knows, because actors is the nearest noun
- know, because who refers to the actors, a plural group
- knows, because who refers to the one, a singular word
5.
The principal, as well as the new coaches, ___ to announce the rule on Friday. Which verb fits the blank, Pia, and why?
- plans, because as well as does not add a second subject
- plan, because as well as joins the principal and the coaches like and
- plan, because coaches is the noun closest to the verb
- plans, because each principal acts alone
6.
The lighthouse is one of the oldest buildings in the county that ___ still in use. Which verb fits the blank, Tala, and why?
- are, because that refers to buildings, a plural group
- is, because that is a singular word and the lighthouse is mentioned first
- is, because that refers to the lighthouse, the one
- are, because the county has many buildings
7.
The mayor, along with three council members, ___ visiting the school today. Which verb fits the blank, Zee, and why?
- is, because each mayor visits schools alone
- are, because along with joins the mayor and the members like and
- is, because along with does not add a second subject
- are, because members is the noun closest to the verb
8.
A number of students ___ asking about the trip, but the number of seats ___ limited. Which pair of verbs fits the blanks, Ari?
- is, are
- are, is
- are, are
- is, is
9.
Esme is the only one of the dancers who ___ the whole routine by heart. Which verb fits the blank, Bo, and why?
- knows, because who refers to the one, a singular word
- know, because one of the dancers still means several dancers
- know, because who refers to the dancers, a plural group
- knows, because who is a singular word
10.
Either the twins or their older cousin ___ going to pick up the tickets. Which verb fits the blank, Esme, and why?
- is, because either takes a singular verb with each subject
- are, because either-or joins the twins and the cousin the way and does
- are, because the verb agrees with twins, the first subject
- is, because the verb agrees with cousin, the nearer subject

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About this worksheet

Make the verb match tricky subjects. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

I can find the true subject when a phrase, a clause or a flipped word order is in the way, and match the verb to it.
I can tell what who or that points back to, and whether the only one changes the answer.
I can handle neither-nor, either-or, along with and as well as, group nouns, titles, amounts and fractions.
I can check both verbs of a two-clause sentence and give the reason for each.

Words to know

subject: The word or words the sentence is about; the verb must match it

inverted sentence: A sentence that puts the verb before the subject (There are…, Where is…)

relative clause: A clause that begins with who, that or which and describes a noun

antecedent: The noun that who, that or which points back to

collective noun: A word for a group (jury, flock, team) that takes a singular verb when the group acts as one

Common mistakes

Your child made the verb agree with the noun right before it; ask which word is doing the action or being described.

Your child found the right subject but gave it the wrong verb form; ask whether the subject names one thing or more.

Your child named a word that cannot be the subject; ask who or what the sentence is about.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with make the verb match tricky subjects?

Your child made the verb agree with the noun right before it; ask which word is doing the action or being described.

Are these 7th grade reading worksheets free to print?

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