Subject-verb agreement is an important grammar aspect that students need to learn at a young age. It refers to the correct matching of a subject with its corresponding verb in a sentence. Class 4 students can enhance their understanding of subject-verb agreement through various exercises.
Here are some subject-verb agreement exercises for Class 4 students:
1. Identify the subject and verb in the following sentences and ensure that they agree in terms of number and person.
– The giraffes (is/are) tall animals.
– The boy (play/plays) football every weekend.
– The group of children (have/has) their snacks in the park.
2. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences and ensure that it agrees with the subject.
– The cat (purr/purrs) when it`s happy.
– The cars (drive/drives) on the road.
– The flowers (bloom/blooms) in the springtime.
3. Identify the errors in the following sentences and correct them accordingly.
– The group of students was going on a field trip. (Correction: The group of students were going on a field trip.)
– The teacher and principal is discussing the school budget. (Correction: The teacher and principal are discussing the school budget.)
– Each of the boys have his own toy. (Correction: Each of the boys has his own toy.)
4. Rewrite the following sentences to ensure proper subject-verb agreement.
– The team of dogs was running in the park. (Correction: The pack of dogs were running in the park.)
– The book on the table belongs to me. (Correction: The books on the table belong to me.)
– The glass of milk was spilled on the floor. (Correction: The glasses of milk were spilled on the floor.)
These exercises will help Class 4 students understand the importance of subject-verb agreement and improve their grammar skills. Teachers can also use these exercises in their lesson plans to reinforce this concept in the classroom. By practicing these exercises, students will be able to confidently use proper subject-verb agreement in their writing and communication.
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