Verb Form Completion

This grammar worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 practice subject-verb agreement, verb tense accuracy, sentence comprehension, and writing mechanics by completing sentences with the correct form of was or were. Through consistent, context-based examples, learners strengthen understanding of how singular and plural subjects determine correct past-tense verb usage.

Learning Goals

• Subject-Verb Agreement (Grades 3-5): Students identify whether subjects are singular or plural to choose the correct verb form.
• Verb Tense Accuracy: Learners apply correct past-tense usage of was and were in complete sentences.
• Grammar & Sentence Structure: Students analyze sentence construction to ensure grammatical correctness.
• Writing Mechanics: Learners reinforce conventions of standard English through focused practice.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Clear, Repetitive Format: Supports mastery through structured and consistent practice.
• Contextual Examples: Encourages understanding of grammar rules within meaningful sentences.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for direct instruction, independent practice, review, assessment, intervention, or homeschool lessons.

This verb form completion worksheet helps students build confidence and fluency with past-tense verb agreement by practicing was and were in a clear, focused format. Through repetition and contextual reasoning, learners improve grammar accuracy, sentence clarity, and writing precision. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable activity offers a simple, low-prep way to reinforce essential grammar skills and standard English conventions.

This worksheet is part of our Was vs. Were collection.