Question

part 2: for each sentence, correct the verb in the space so that it matches the subject. if the verb f already correct, leave a check mark.
example: have you heard the news about the escaped orangutan?

1. bambi and her friends needs to stop watching reality tv if theyre ever going to get any work o

1. sonic the hedgehog hopes that i go to the grocery store before our dinner party.

1. zayn malik is pleased that you happens to like dogs as much as he does.

1. roberto clemente’s phone makes a loud humming noise.

1. justin and susanna always asks for homework help from beethoven.

apply

imagine you could write a letter to a famous person, knowing they would actually read it. wha would you say? write 3-4 sentences of that letter, and include at least two singular verbs and at least two plural verbs. underline your verbs as you write so you can make sure you have at least two of each type!

choose one sentence from above and write it below. how do you know that the subject and verb agree?

Explanation:

Part 2 (Correcting Verbs)

1. Sentence 1: Bambi and her friends needs to stop...

• Subject: Bambi and her friends (plural).
• Verb correction: Change needs to need.

1. Sentence 2: Sonic the Hedgehog hopes that I go...

• Subject-verb agreement: I go is correct (first-person singular with base verb).
• Mark: ✔️

1. Sentence 3: Zayn Malik is pleased that you happens...

• Subject: you (second-person singular/plural, takes base verb).
• Verb correction: Change happens to happen.

1. Sentence 4: Roberto Clemente’s phone makes...

• Subject: phone (singular).
• Verb: makes (singular verb, correct).
• Mark: ✔️

1. Sentence 5: Justin and Susanna always asks...

• Subject: Justin and Susanna (plural).
• Verb correction: Change asks to ask.

Apply (Writing a Letter)

Sample Letter (with underlined verbs):
*Dear Malala Yousafzai,
I admire how you fight for girls’ education and inspire millions worldwide. Your courage shows that one person’s voice can change the world. I hope you continue to share your story and empower others!
Sincerely, [Your Name]*

Final Question (Subject-Verb Agreement Explanation)

Chosen Sentence: Roberto Clemente’s phone makes a loud humming noise.

• Subject: phone (singular noun).
• Verb: makes (singular present-tense verb, matches the singular subject).
• Agreement: Singular subjects take singular verbs (e.g., phone → makes), so they agree.

Answer:

s (Part 2 Verb Corrections)

1. need
2. ✔️
3. happen
4. ✔️
5. ask