Grade 8 Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet
Reinforce understanding of subject-verb agreement rules with this comprehensive worksheet for 8th graders, featuring various question types and a writing prompt.
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Grade 8 Subject-Verb Agreement
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your understanding of subject-verb agreement.
1. Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence: 'The team of scientists working on a new discovery.'
is
are
were
have
2. Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Each of the students have a laptop.
Neither the cat nor the dogs is fed.
The committee agree on the proposal.
The news is alarming.
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
3. One of the dogs (love) to play fetch.
4. Either my sister or my brothers (drive) to the concert.
5. The students, along with their teacher, (prepare) for the presentation.
Indicate whether each statement about subject-verb agreement is True or False.
6. A singular subject always takes a singular verb.
True
False
7. When two singular subjects are joined by 'and', they always take a plural verb.
True
False
8. Explain the rule for subject-verb agreement when using indefinite pronouns such as 'everyone' or 'nobody'.
9. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. Underline all the subjects and circle all the verbs, ensuring correct subject-verb agreement throughout your paragraph.