Agreement in Action: Mastering Subject–Verb Agreement for Class 4 

This Grade 4 grammar worksheet helps students understand and practice subject–verb agreement, especially in sentences with complex subjects such as groups, collections, and phrases like “a group of”, “a bunch of”, or “a pile of”. Subject–verb agreement ensures that the verb correctly matches the subject in number so that sentences are grammatically correct and easy to understand. 

Through engaging grammar exercises, learners explore how subjects and verbs must work together even when the subject contains extra words or descriptive phrases. The worksheet includes activities such as true or false questions, choosing the correct sentence, filling in blanks with correct verb forms, rewriting sentences, and completing a paragraph using appropriate verbs. These tasks help students recognize the correct verb form and apply grammar rules confidently in different contexts. 

Students learn that even when a phrase like “of apples” or “of students” appears in a sentence, the main subject determines the correct verb. For example, “The basket of apples is on the table” uses the singular subject basket, so the verb must also be singular. 

With step-by-step exercises that move from concept checking to sentence correction and paragraph writing, this worksheet strengthens grammar understanding while improving writing clarity and sentence accuracy. 

Why Subject–Verb Agreement Matter in Grammar?

 Subject–verb agreement helps sentences sound clear and correct. For Grade 4 learners, this concept is important because: 

1. The verb must match the subject in number and form. 
2. Singular subjects use singular verbs, and plural subjects use plural verbs. 
3. Phrases like “of students” or “of apples” do not change the main subject. 
4. Correct agreement improves both writing accuracy and reading comprehension. 
5. Understanding this rule helps students build grammatically correct sentences. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

 This worksheet includes five structured grammar activities that strengthen subject–verb agreement skills. 

Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students read sentences and decide whether each sentence follows correct subject–verb agreement. This activity checks their understanding of how subjects and verbs must match. 

Exercise 2 – Choose the Correct Sentence 
Students select the sentence that uses the correct verb form. This helps them recognize proper subject–verb agreement in sentences with phrases like “a group of tourists” or “a bowl of grapes”. 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students fill in each sentence with the correct verb from two options so that the verb agrees with the subject. 

Exercise 4 – Underline and Rewrite 
Students identify the subject in each sentence, check whether the verb agrees with it, and rewrite the sentence correctly. 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion 
Students complete a short paragraph by inserting verbs that correctly agree with the subjects in each sentence. 

Answer Key (For Parents and Educators) 

Exercise 1 – True or False 
1. True 
2. True 
3. False 
4. True 
5. False 
6. True 
7. False 
8. True 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 2 – Choose the Correct Sentence 
1. The basket of mangoes is ready. 
2. A group of tourists is waiting. 
3. The pack of dogs barks loudly. 
4. The bowl of grapes is fresh. 
5. A bundle of sticks lies nearby. 
6. The list of prizes is shown. 
7. The team of players practices daily. 
8. A pile of clothes sits there. 
9. The bag of marbles rolls away. 
10. A tray of sweets looks tasty. 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. is 
2. is 
3. barks 
4. is 
5. sings 
6. is 
7. is 
8. is 
9. is 
10. is 

Exercise 4 – Corrected Sentences 
1. The group of students is visiting the museum. 
2. A basket of apples is on the table. 
3. The team of players practices every morning. 
4. The box of pencils belongs to Arjun. 
5. The pack of dogs barks loudly at night. 
6. The list of prizes is on the board. 
7. The bunch of flowers smells sweet. 
8. The bag of marbles rolls under the chair. 
9. The crowd of visitors watches the show. 
10. The pile of books falls from the desk. 

Exercise 5 – Sample Paragraph with Answers 

One morning in Chennai, a group of students is visiting the city science museum for a school trip. The team of guides is explaining each section carefully to the children. A collection of old machines is placed near the entrance for visitors to observe. The basket of tickets is kept on the counter by the manager. Inside the hall, a pair of robots is performing simple actions for the audience. The crowd of visitors is watching the robot show with great excitement. Nearby, a box of tools is used by a technician to repair a model engine. The line of buses outside the museum is waiting for students to return. By the end of the visit, the group of children is feeling happy about the trip. 

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