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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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Circle the best answer.

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 → collection
- is → case
- is → collection
- are → countries
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
- distracts → school
- distract → noise
- distracts → noise
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 → winners
- is → team
- are → team
- are → graders
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 → box
- sits → store
- sit → bulbs
- sit → box
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
- lie → trail
- lies → ruins
6.
Seldom ___ the members of the council agree on a budget so quickly. Luz draws an arrow from the verb to its subject. Which verb and arrow fit the blank?
- do → Seldom
- does → council
- does → members
- do → members
7.
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?
- stand → cabin
- stands → valley
- stands → cabin
- stand → pines
8.
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?
- get → Each
- gets → riverbank
- gets → Each
- get → volunteers
9.
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?
- is → basket
- is → Most
- are → one
- are → Most
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 → flock
- returns → flock
- returns → pond
- return → geese

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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?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.