Free Year 5 Subject–Verb Agreement Worksheet
Students learn that a verb must match its subject: a singular subject takes a singular verb (the dog barks) and a plural subject takes a plural verb (the dogs bark). They work through the tricky cases: words like everyone and each, phrases that sit between the subject and the verb, and sentences starting with 'there'. Agreement errors are among the most common in student writing and are easy to fix once the subject is found.
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- Year
- Year 5
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Verbs & Tenses
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Estimated time
- 18 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 19
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- matching singular and plural subjects to verbs
- finding the true subject when a phrase comes between
- using the correct verb after everyone, each and neither
- correcting agreement errors
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Subject–Verb Agreement
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 5 students (typically ages 10–11) working on verbs & tenses. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes for 19 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Apostrophes: Plurals, Owners and Common Mistakes.
Preview
Year 5 · English · Verbs & Tenses
Subject–Verb Agreement
Student name:
Date:
Score: /
Find the subject, ignore the words in between, then match the verb.
Part A — Choose the verb
Find the subject first, then decide whether it is singular or plural. Circle the verb that agrees with it.
- Abarks
- Bbark
- Aplay
- Bplays
- Ais
- Bare
- Ais
- Bare
- Alike
- Blikes
- Ais
- Bare
- Ahas
- Bhave
- Ais
- Bare
Part B — Write the verb
Write the correct present tense form of the verb in brackets.
Part C — Fix the agreement
Each sentence has an agreement error. Rewrite it correctly.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
Verbs & Tenses in other year levels
- Modal Verbs
Worksheet · Year 6 · Verbs & Tenses · Level 2 · Standard
- Past, Present and Future Tense
Worksheet · Year 3 · Verbs & Tenses · Level 1 · Easier
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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