Teach subject-verb agreement of irregular verbs with this engaging digital activity, where students will master tricky pairs like was/were, is/are, has/have and do/does.
Engage Students with a Digital Subject-Verb Agreement Activity
Understanding subject-verb agreement (irregular verbs) can be challenging for students, but this digital resource makes learning fun and interactive!
Designed for primary school teachers and students, this activity clearly explains how subject-verb agreement works with some of the most common irregular verbs. After learning the rules for each verb, students test their understanding with three hands-on drag-and-drop exercises, where they must select the correct version of the verb to complete the sentences.
The following irregular verbs are included in this digital activity:
- Was and Were
- Are and Is
- Has and Have
- Do and Does
This digital resource for subject-verb agreement with irregular verbs downloads as an editable Google Slides file.
How to Use This Subject-Verb Agreement Activity in Your Classroom
When using this subject-verb agreement resource for direct teaching, follow these steps:
- Introduce the Concept – Display and read the introductory slide for the first irregular verb (was/were).
- Guided Practice – Work through the first two drag-and-drop activities as a class, encouraging students to discuss their reasoning before selecting an answer.
- Independent Practice – Have students complete the third drag-and-drop activity individually or in pairs to see how well they have grasped the concept.
- Review and Reflect – Go over the answers to the third activity as a class, addressing any misconceptions and summarising the key subject-verb agreement rules.
- Repeat for the Other Verbs – Repeat the process for the other irregular verbs in the resource (are/is, has/have, do/does).
Download to Start Teaching Irregular Verbs in Subject-Verb Agreement
Use the Download button to access the Google Slides file. You will be prompted to make a copy of it before accessing it.
Please note that this resource functions in Edit mode only, not in Presentation mode.
This resource was created by Kirstin Sowers, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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