Grade 2 English Language Arts · Subject-Verb Agreement

Grade 2 Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Test

Build Grade 2 grammar skills with five 10-question practice tests on matching singular and plural subjects with the correct present-tense verbs.

Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Tests

These Grade 2 English Language Arts practice tests help students match verbs to the subjects in simple sentences. Students work with singular and plural people, animals, places, and things, then choose present-tense verbs that agree with each subject.

Skills covered

  • Identifying singular and plural subjects
  • Choosing singular present-tense verbs
  • Choosing plural present-tense verbs
  • Using correct forms of common verbs such as be, have, and do
  • Checking subject-verb agreement in complete sentences
  • Applying agreement rules in sentence context

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Underline the subject, decide whether it names one or more than one, and then read each verb choice in the sentence. After reviewing a solution, write one singular and one plural sentence with the same verb.

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Grade 2 Subject-Verb Agreement Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 2 English Language Arts practice test on matching singular and plural subjects with present-tense verbs.

Find the subject, decide whether it is singular or plural, and choose the verb that agrees with it.

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Unanswered 10
1. QuestionMultiple choice

The dogs ___ fast.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is run.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject dogs takes run in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is run.

The plural subject dogs takes run in the present tense.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

The cats ___ on the mat.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is sleep.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject cats takes sleep in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is sleep.

The plural subject cats takes sleep in the present tense.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

The boys ___ with a ball.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is play.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject boys takes play in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is play.

The plural subject boys takes play in the present tense.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

The birds ___ over the tree.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is fly.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject birds takes fly in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is fly.

The plural subject birds takes fly in the present tense.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

The teachers ___ stories.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is read.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject teachers takes read in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is read.

The plural subject teachers takes read in the present tense.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

The babies ___ when hungry.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is cry.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject babies takes cry in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is cry.

The plural subject babies takes cry in the present tense.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

The frogs ___ into the pond.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is jump.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject frogs takes jump in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is jump.

The plural subject frogs takes jump in the present tense.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

The buses ___ at the stops.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is stop.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject buses takes stop in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is stop.

The plural subject buses takes stop in the present tense.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

My sisters ___ me with homework.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is help.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject sisters takes help in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is help.

The plural subject sisters takes help in the present tense.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

The stars ___ at night.

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is shine.

  1. Find the subject: Look for who or what the sentence is about.
  2. Match the verb: The plural subject stars takes shine in the present tense.
  3. Read the sentence again: The correct choice is shine.

The plural subject stars takes shine in the present tense.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 2 subject-verb agreement

What is subject-verb agreement?

Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb match in number. A singular subject takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.

How can students check subject-verb agreement?

Students can find the subject, decide whether it names one or more than one, and then choose the verb form that sounds correct with that subject.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 2 subject-verb agreement questions in total.