1. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 1 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.1 Subject/Verb Agreement (p. 84) Directions: Underline the subject of each of the following sentences. Then circle the correct form of the verb from the choices in parentheses. 1. That carton full of books and magazines ( weighs, weigh ) over ten pounds. 2. The coach, as well as the fans, ( was, were ) disappointed in the team’s performance. 3. The arrival of the new costumes ( has, have ) caused excitement among the cast of the play. 4. The artwork, in addition to the jewelry, ( are, is ) to be auctioned off in May. 5. An acre of trees and meadows ( surround, surrounds ) the house.

2. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 2 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.1 Subject/Verb Agreement (p. 84) Directions: Underline the subject of each of the following sentences. Then circle the correct form of the verb from the choices in parentheses. 1. That carton full of books and magazines ( weighs, weigh ) over ten pounds. 2. The coach, as well as the fans, ( was, were ) disappointed in the team’s performance. 3. The arrival of the new costumes ( has, have ) caused excitement among the cast of the play. 4. The artwork, in addition to the jewelry, ( are, is ) to be auctioned off in May. 5. An acre of trees and meadows ( surround, surrounds ) the house.

3. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 3 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.1 Subject/Verb Agreement (p. 84) Directions: Underline the subject of each of the following sentences. Then circle the correct form of the verb from the choices in parentheses. 1. That carton full of books and magazines ( weighs, weigh ) over ten pounds. 2. The coach, as well as the fans, ( was, were ) disappointed in the team’s performance. 3. The arrival of the new costumes ( has, have ) caused excitement among the cast of the play. 4. The artwork, in addition to the jewelry, ( are, is ) to be auctioned off in May. 5. An acre of trees and meadows ( surround, surrounds ) the house.

4. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 4 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.1 Subject/Verb Agreement (p. 84) Directions: Underline the subject of each of the following sentences. Then circle the correct form of the verb from the choices in parentheses. 1. That carton full of books and magazines ( weighs, weigh ) over ten pounds. 2. The coach, as well as the fans, ( was, were ) disappointed in the team’s performance. 3. The arrival of the new costumes ( has, have ) caused excitement among the cast of the play. 4. The artwork, in addition to the jewelry, ( are, is ) to be auctioned off in May. 5. An acre of trees and meadows ( surround, surrounds ) the house.

5. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 5 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.1 Subject/Verb Agreement (p. 84) Directions: Underline the subject of each of the following sentences. Then circle the correct form of the verb from the choices in parentheses. 1. That carton full of books and magazines ( weighs, weigh ) over ten pounds. 2. The coach, as well as the fans, ( was, were ) disappointed in the team’s performance. 3. The arrival of the new costumes ( has, have ) caused excitement among the cast of the play. 4. The artwork, in addition to the jewelry, ( are, is ) to be auctioned off in May. 5. An acre of trees and meadows ( surround, surrounds ) the house.

6. Common Writing Problems: Verbs 9-10 Writing Companion © Perfection Learning ® Reproduction permitted for classroom use only. 6 Lesson 3 Verbs Activity 3.1 Subject/Verb Agreement (p. 84) Directions: Underline the subject of each of the following sentences. Then circle the correct form of the verb from the choices in parentheses. 1. That carton full of books and magazines ( weighs, weigh ) over ten pounds. 2. The coach, as well as the fans, ( was, were ) disappointed in the team’s performance. 3. The arrival of the new costumes ( has, have ) caused excitement among the cast of the play. 4. The artwork, in addition to the jewelry, ( are, is ) to be auctioned off in May. 5. An acre of trees and meadows ( surround, surrounds ) the house.