Verb Agreement Practice

This verb agreement practice worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they strengthen grammar accuracy, sentence analysis, and understanding of subject-verb agreement in the past tense. By choosing the correct form of was or were to complete each sentence, learners apply grammatical reasoning in context while improving reading comprehension and writing precision.

Learning Goals

• Grammar & Syntax Application (Grades 3-5): Students select the correct verb form to complete sentences accurately.
• Subject-Verb Agreement (Past Tense): Learners distinguish between singular and plural subjects and match them to was or were.
• Contextual Reading & Analysis: Students use sentence meaning and structure to guide grammatical decisions.
• Conventions of Standard English: Learners reinforce correct past-tense verb usage in written language.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Context-Based Practice: Encourages understanding of grammar rules within meaningful sentences.
• Builds Writing Accuracy: Helps students form clear, grammatically correct sentences.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for direct instruction, independent practice, review, assessment, intervention, or homeschool lessons.

This verb agreement practice worksheet helps students build confidence and consistency with was and were through repeated, context-rich application. By analyzing subjects and choosing correct verb forms, learners strengthen grammar foundations that support fluent reading and effective writing. 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.