Compound Subjects and Verbs

Identify the compound subject in the following sentence: The cat and the dog (is/are) playing in the yard.

• was

• am

• are

• is

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Choose the correct verb form for the compound subject: My sister and I (is/are) going to the park.

• be

• is

• am

• are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

Is the compound subject in the following sentence singular or plural: The book and the pen are on the table.

• singular

• dual

• plural

• uncertain

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Create an exciting sentence with a plural compound subject and a matching verb.

• The tree and the rock dance together.

• The car and the bicycle fly together.

• The bird and the fish swim together.

• The dog and the cat play together.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Can you spot the correct verb to complete the sentence? The teacher and the students ________ going on a field trip.

• am going

• are going

• are goes

• is going

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Identify the compound subject in the following sentence: The sun and the moon (shines/shine) brightly in the sky.

• shines

• shinning

• shine

• shone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Choose the correct verb form for the compound subject: The cake and the cookies (smells/smell) delicious.

• smelling

• smell

• smells

• smelt

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

What is the nature of the compound subject in the sentence: The cat and the kittens are playing in the garden?

• Not sure

• Neither singular nor plural

• Singular

• Plural

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Create a sentence with a singular compound subject and a matching verb.

• The horse and the cow are eating.

• The dog and the cat play together.

• The dogs and the cats play together.

• The bird and the fish swim in the pond.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following sentences is correct for subject-verb agreement?

• The dog and the cat were playing in the garden.

• The dog and the cat is playing in the garden.

• The dog and the cat am playing in the garden.

• The dog and the cat are playing in the garden.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F