Make the verb match tricky subjects

Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer.

1. 1.

   The collection of rare coins from several countries ___ displayed in a locked case. Ari draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • are → countries
   • is → case
   • is → collection
   • are → collection
2. 2.

   The noise from the construction crews working near the school ___ the students during the test. Bo draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • distract → crews
   • distract → noise
   • distracts → school
   • distracts → noise
3. 3.

   Among the winners of the regional science fair ___ a team of sixth graders from our district. Esme draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • is → team
   • are → team
   • is → winners
   • are → graders
4. 4.

   The box of replacement bulbs that Milo bought at the hardware store ___ on the top shelf. Jun draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • sits → store
   • sits → box
   • sit → bulbs
   • sit → box
5. 5.

   Beyond the ridge, where the trail bends toward the river, ___ the ruins of an old mill. Kira draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • lie → ruins
   • lies → river
   • lies → ruins
   • lie → trail
6. 6.

   Across the valley, hidden by tall pines, ___ a cabin with a red door. Noah draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • stands → cabin
   • stand → pines
   • stands → valley
   • stand → cabin
7. 7.

   Each of the volunteers who cleaned the riverbank ___ a certificate. Pia draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • gets → riverbank
   • get → volunteers
   • get → Each
   • gets → Each
8. 8.

   Most of the apples in the basket ___ ripe, but one is still green. Ren draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • are → Most
   • are → one
   • is → basket
   • is → Most
9. 9.

   The jury ___ still reviewing the evidence, and it plans to announce a decision soon. Tala draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

   • are → jury
   • are → evidence
   • is → decision
   • is → jury
10. 10.

    The flock of geese that nests by the pond ___ back every spring. Zee draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?

    • return → geese
    • returns → pond
    • returns → flock
    • return → flock