Working Together: Subject–Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns for Class 6 

This Class 6 worksheet helps students master subject–verb agreement when using collective nouns like team, group, committee, class, and family. With activities such as true/false checks, MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, rewriting, and paragraph practice, learners gain accuracy in making verbs agree with collective subjects. 

Why Subject–Verb Agreement with Collective Nouns Matters in Grammar? 

This concept is essential because it: 
1. Teaches learners that collective nouns can take singular or plural verbs depending on meaning. 
2. Prevents common mistakes in writing and speech. 
3. Improves clarity and accuracy in sentences. 
4. Builds a strong grammar base for advanced writing. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – True/False: Decide if verbs agree correctly with collective nouns. 
✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct verb form with collective nouns. 
✅ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks: Complete sentences using correct subject–verb agreement. 
📝 Exercise 4 – Underline and Rewrite: Identify and correct errors in collective noun sentences. 
🧾 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Practice: Fill blanks in a short passage with proper verbs. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

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

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. a) The team is playing well today. 
2. b) The committee have different opinions. 
3. a) The class is learning a new chapter. 
4. b) The family are packing for the trip. 
5. a) The group is singing a song. 
6. b) The jury were divided in their decision. 
7. a) The herd is grazing in the field. 
8. b) The players are practicing hard. 
9. a) The band is popular in the city. 
10. b) The children are shouting loudly. 

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

Exercise 4 – Underline and Rewrite
1. The team are → The team is playing the match. 
2. The committee is → The committee are arguing among themselves. 
3. The family is → The family are enjoying the picnic. 
4. The class are → The class is taking an exam. 
5. The group are → The group is presenting a play. 
6. The jury is → The jury are not united in their decision. 
7. The herd are → The herd is grazing quietly. 
8. The players is → The players are preparing for the game. 
9. The band are → The band is performing tonight. 
10. The children is → The children are running in the park. 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Practice (Sample Answers)
1. is 
2. are 
3. is 
4. are 
5. were 
6. is 
7. are 
8. is 
9. are 
10. is 

This worksheet makes collective noun agreement clear and practical, helping Class 6 learners avoid confusion and write accurately. 
Support your child’s grammar journey with this collective noun agreement worksheet. 

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