English Language Arts
Grade 1
15 min
Complete the sentence with the best verb
Complete the sentence with the best verb
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the subject (the 'who' or 'what') in a simple sentence.
Identify the verb (the 'action word') in a simple sentence.
Tell if a subject is singular (one) or plural (more than one).
Choose the correct verb form for a singular subject (e.g., 'runs').
Choose the correct verb form for a plural subject (e.g., 'run').
Complete a sentence by selecting the verb that agrees with the subject.
Look! The cat ____ on the mat. 🐈 Should we say 'sit' or 'sits'? Let's find out!
We will learn about matching words. We will match the 'who' with the 'action'. This helps our sentences sound right!
Real-World Applications
Telling stories about your toys 🧸
Writing about...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
SentenceA group of words that tells a whole idea. It's like a complete thought! 💭The dog barks.
Subject (The 'Who' or 'What')The person, animal, or thing doing the action in the sentence. We ask, 'Who or what is the sentence about?' 🤔In 'The bird sings,' the subject is 'The bird'. 🐦
Verb (The 'Action Word')The word that shows action. It tells us what the subject is doing! 🏃♀️In 'The bird sings,' the verb is 'sings'. 🎶
Singular (One)This means there is only one of something. Just one! 🍎One cat, one boy, one star.
Plural (More Than One)This means there are two or more of something. A group! 🍎🍎🍎Two cats, many boys, five stars.
AgreementThis means the subject and the verb match...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The 'S' Rule for ONE
If the subject is ONE thing, the verb usually gets an 's' at the end.
Use this when you talk about one person, one animal, or one thing. He, she, and it follow this rule too!
The 'No S' Rule for MORE THAN ONE
If the subject is MORE THAN ONE thing, the verb does not get an 's'.
Use this when you talk about a group of people, animals, or things. 'They' follows this rule!
The Special 'I' and 'You' Rule
The words 'I' and 'You' are special! They use the 'No S' verb, just like a plural subject.
Even though 'I' and 'You' can mean one person, they don't follow the 'S' rule. For example: I walk. You play.
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Challenging
My family ___ to the beach in the summer.
A.go
B.are go
C.goes
D.going
Challenging
Sam wrote: 'The flowers smells pretty.' How should Sam fix his sentence?
A.Change 'smells' to 'smelling'.
B.Change 'smells' to 'smell'.
C.Change 'flowers' to 'flower'.
D.The sentence is already correct.
Challenging
Which sentence correctly follows the 'S' Rule for ONE?
A.The sun shines brightly.
B.The stars shine brightly.
C.You shines brightly.
D.I shines brightly.
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