Agreement in Action: Subject–Verb Rules for Class 8  

This Class 8 worksheet focuses on challenging cases of subject–verb agreement, helping learners apply grammar rules in tricky contexts. With engaging activities like fill in the blanks, sentence rewriting, and paragraph writing, students gain accuracy and confidence in choosing the correct verb forms.

Why Subject–Verb Agreement Matters in Grammar?  

This worksheet helps learners:  
1. Understand how singular and plural subjects affect verb choice.  
2. Handle confusing cases like “neither/nor,” “many a,” collective nouns, and uncountable nouns.  
3. Correct sentences with common subject–verb agreement errors.  
4. Apply grammar skills in extended writing for better fluency.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes three structured activities:

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks  
Students choose the correct verb forms (is/are/has) for sentences like *One of the books is missing* and *The jury are divided in their opinion*.

Exercise 2 – Rewrite the Sentences  
Learners correct subject–verb errors in given sentences, e.g., *Either of the answers acceptable* → *Either of the answers is acceptable*.

Exercise 3 – Paragraph Writing  
Students write a short paragraph on “If I Had a Superpower” while applying correct subject–verb agreement throughout.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

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

Exercise 2 – Rewritten Sentences  
1. Either of the answers is acceptable.  
2. The data is carefully checked before publication.  
3. Neither the teacher nor the students are absent.  
4. Each of the books is placed on the table.  
5. Many a soldier has fought bravely.  
6. A number of people are waiting outside.  
7. The quality of the grapes is poor this year.  
8. The trousers are hanging on the line.  
9. The team of doctors is arriving soon.  
10. None of the advice is useful.  

Exercise 3 – Sample Paragraph (Answers will vary)  
If I had a superpower, I would choose the ability to fly. Flying across the world saves time and gives freedom. My friends and family are amazed by this power. Everyone supports my choice because it is helpful. Such a superpower makes life exciting.  

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