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QUARTER 1 LESSON 1
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
Part I
Directions: Read the paragraph below and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given
inside the parentheses.
Barking Dogs Seldom Bites
We know that dogs ________(bark) when they _________(see) strange people. But dogs that
__________(grow) rarely ___________(bite) strangers. So those who _______ (be) talkative
__________ (need) not to be always practical. They ________(be) simply boasting. Containers which
______(be) full of water ________(make) less noise. Educated people _________________(not brag)
themselves very much. Great men _________(act) and their actions ______________ (speak) for
themselves. His worth _________(be) readily recognized by others. So __________ (talk) less, and
________(do) more must be out motto.
Part II
Encircle the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
3. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
4. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
5. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
6. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
7. Whatever you want to do (is, are) fine with me.
8. Carol and Bob (was, were) at the party.
9. Those who (love, loves) to learn will always listen to the teacher.
10. Mary who (like, likes) to dance always smiles at me.
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