Plural Subject Verb Agreement Worksheet One of Seven

Worksheet (1 of 7) on Subject Verb Agreement

Definition	When we use a plural noun we must also use a plural verb.When we write a plural noun, we usually add s, es or ies. When we write the plural verb, we usually take off the s.
Example	We go to the library. "We" is a plural subject and "go" is a plural verb. Do not write "We goes to the library." Usually we drop the "s" on the verb.
Directions	Circle the sentence that makes the most sense to you.

1a	Mosquitoes is the biggest pests.
1b	Mosquitoes are the biggest pests.
2a	Only the female Mosquitoes bite.
2b	Only the female Mosquitoes bites.
3a	Male Mosquitoes feed on plant juices.
3b	Male Mosquitoes feeds on plant juices.
4a	Female Mosquitoes drinks our blood to get protein needed to make their eggs.
4b	Female Mosquitoes drink our blood to get protein needed to make their eggs.
5a	One bites can help female Mosquitoes produce 50 to 100 eggs.
5b	One bite can help female Mosquitoes produce 50 to 100 eggs.
6a	Mosquitoes spits an anticoagulant saliva into you to stop the blood from clotting.
6b	Mosquitoes spit an anticoagulant saliva into you to stop the blood from clotting.
7a	The saliva causes the skin to swell and itch.
7b	The saliva cause the skin to swells and itches.
8a	Mosquitoes are attracted to rough, dark clothing.
8b	Mosquitoes is attracted to rough, dark clothing.