Subject Verb Agreement Worksheets and Task Cards for 5th and 6th Grade

Students choose verbs that agree with subjects in themed worksheets, quizzes and task cards. Reference sheets and recording materials support varied grammar practice.
Grades
Grades 5–6
Pages
63
File type
PDF
Answer key
Included

Updated Sep 28, 2024

Subject
Grammar
Topic
Subject verb agreement, Singular plural
Resource types
Worksheets
Answer key
Included
Standards
CCSS.L.5.1

Product description

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Subject Verb Agreement Worksheets, Quizzes and Task Cards for 5th and 6th Grade English Language Arts Students

When it comes to English grammar topics, like subject verb agreement, the old adage of "practice makes perfect" holds true. And practicing is much more attractive when it includes a wide variety of sentences on topics of interest to the student.

This 63-page PDF will be a valuable addition to your collection of resources dealing with the important, language progressive skill of subject and verb agreement.

Filled with ready-to-print quizzes and worksheets, plus task cards to cut apart, this package contain HUNDREDS of grade-appropriate sentences with motivating themes for 5th and 6th graders. Answer Keys are included for easy and self checking.

The self-checking worksheets and task cards are perfect for use in literacy centers, as pre and post test assessment tools, for self-evaluation, and as homework, and seat work. They're also handy for a quick review and test prep.

Included are:

  • 7 space theme subject verb agreement worksheets with answer keys

  • 7 basketball theme worksheets with answer keys

  • 7 advanced subject verb agreement quizzes with answer keys

  • a Subject Verb Agreement Tips sheet for advanced subject verb agreement such as pronouns ending in "one" or "body"; subjects like "some", "half", "none", and "all"; and two subjects connected by "either/or" or "neither/nor". Both a color and a black-and-white version are provided.

PLUS:

  • 2 sets of subject verb agreement TASK CARDS, one in color with a space theme and one black-and-white with a basketball theme. Each set has 24 cards, an answer key and a student recording sheet.

  • Teacher Notes that include suggestions for activities using the task cards.

Suggested Grade Levels: 5 and 6 (also suitable as an ESL/ELL resource and in a home-schooling setting)

Common Core ELA Standards Addressed: CCSS.L.5.1, CCSS.L.6.1

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In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Select a verb form that agrees with a complex subject

  • Apply agreement rules to indefinite expressions and compound subjects

  • Edit a sentence by replacing an incorrect verb choice

Teaching tips

  • Review the reference sheet before assigning either themed seven-page worksheet set.

  • Use one 24-card theme for guided practice and reserve the second theme for independent application.

Skills covered

  • Subject–verb agreement — learners choose verbs that match complex singular or plural subjects.

  • Grammar editing — an incorrect choice is replaced with the agreeing verb form.

  • Rule application — reference guidance is transferred to worksheets, quizzes, and task cards.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • CCSS.L.5.1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses. c. Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.* e. Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).

Core concepts

  • Subject–verb agreement

  • Grammar

  • Complex subjects

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