Balancing Sentences: Subject–Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns for Class 5 

This Class 5 worksheet helps learners master subject–verb agreement when indefinite pronouns like everyone, someone, nothing, each, or several are used as subjects. With a combination of true/false checks, MCQs, blanks, corrections, and paragraph practice, children learn how to make verbs agree correctly with these pronouns. 
 

Why Subject–Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns Matters in Grammar? 

This concept is crucial because it: 
1. Teaches children to spot tricky grammar cases. 
2. Improves accuracy in both writing and speaking. 
3. Prevents common mistakes when subjects sound plural but take singular verbs. 
4. Builds a solid foundation for advanced grammar. 
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – True/False: Check sentences for correct subject–verb agreement. 
✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions: Choose sentences where the verb agrees with indefinite pronouns. 
✅ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks: Insert the correct verb form in sentences with indefinite pronouns. 
📝 Exercise 4 – Underline and Rewrite: Identify and correct errors in subject–verb agreement. 
🧾 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing: Complete a passage using proper subject–verb agreement. 

 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

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

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. a) Some of the plants are growing quickly. 
2. a) All of the sugar is kept in jars. 
3. a) Each of the players is resting under a tree. 
4. a) None of the chalks are left on the table. 
5. b) Everybody with red bags is waiting together. 
6. a) Several of the children were enjoying snacks. 
7. a) Most of the milk has spilled. 
8. b) Many of the bicycles are parked neatly. 
9. b) Someone with blue ties is talking loudly. 
10. a) None of the songs were chosen already. 

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

Exercise 4 – Underline and Rewrite
1. Everybody are → Everybody is waiting outside the classroom. 
2. Each of the books were → Each of the books was placed neatly. 
3. None of the sugar were → None of the sugar was left in the tin. 
4. Everything look → Everything looks bright on the wall. 
5. Somebody have → Somebody has broken the toy in the corner. 
6. Everyone are → Everyone is standing for the pledge. 
7. Several of the cars is → Several of the cars are parked by the gate. 
8. No one were → No one was answering the question. 
9. All of the homework were → All of the homework was submitted. 
10. Nothing remain → Nothing remains on the plate after lunch. 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing (Sample Answers)
1. Some / were 
2. Many / were 
3. Several / were 
4. None / was 
5. All / were 
6. Some / were 
7. Most / were 
8. Few / were 
9. None / was 
10. Some / were 

This worksheet makes subject–verb agreement with indefinite pronouns clear and engaging, ensuring Class 5 learners avoid common grammar mistakes. 
Boost your child’s grammar accuracy with this indefinite pronoun agreement worksheet. 

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