Singular and Plural Verb Forms

This structured grammar worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen understanding of subject-verb agreement, grammatical reasoning, and standard English conventions. By identifying whether subjects are singular or plural and selecting the correct past-tense form of to be (was or were), learners build accuracy and confidence in sentence-level grammar.

Learning Goals

• Subject-Verb Agreement (Grades 3-5): Students determine whether a subject is singular or plural and match it to the correct verb form.
• Understanding Singular & Plural Forms: Learners practice recognizing number agreement within sentence subjects.
• Grammar & Syntax Recognition: Students analyze sentence structure to apply correct grammatical rules.
• Conventions of Standard English: Learners reinforce proper past-tense verb usage in written sentences.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Clear Classification Tasks: Students identify subject number before selecting the correct verb, promoting deeper understanding.
• Builds Grammatical Reasoning: Encourages thoughtful analysis rather than guessing.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for direct instruction, independent practice, review, intervention, or homeschool lessons.

This singular and plural verb forms worksheet helps students develop strong grammar foundations by connecting subject identification with correct verb usage. Through classification and completion tasks, learners improve accuracy, sentence awareness, and confidence in writing. Whether used in the classroom or a homeschool setting, this printable activity offers a clear, low-prep way to reinforce essential grammar skills and standard English conventions.

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