Subject verb agreement is a basic grammar concept that students need to understand and master by the 8th grade. Without consistent practice, the use of subject and verb agreement can be a source of confusion for students, leading to errors in communication. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun and engaging games that teachers and parents can use to help 8th graders improve their subject verb agreement skills.

Here are some subject verb agreement games for 8th graders that can help make grammar lessons more interesting and fun:

1. Verb Tense Challenge

In this game, students are divided into teams and given a list of sentences to work on. The sentences are written in the present, past, or future tense, and the students have to identify the verb tense of each sentence and make sure it agrees with the subject. The first team to complete all sentences with correct verb tense and subject agreement wins.

2. Simon Says Grammar

This is a fun twist on the classic Simon Says game. The teacher or parent acts as Simon and gives commands such as “Simon says, `The boys run`.” Students must repeat the sentence and then act it out. However, if Simon gives a command without using the correct subject verb agreement, students should not do the action. If they do, they are eliminated from the game.

3. Grammar Jeopardy

This game format is based on the popular TV quiz show. In this version, the teacher or parent prepares a list of categories and questions related to subject verb agreement. Students are divided into two teams, and each team takes turns choosing a category and question. If they answer correctly, they earn points. If they answer incorrectly, the other team has a chance to answer the question.

4. Sentence Building Blocks

This game is perfect for visual learners. The teacher or parent prepares a set of cards with different subjects and verbs, both singular and plural. Students then have to match the correct subject with the correct verb to create a grammatically correct sentence. If they get the sentence right, they can add it to their tower of sentence blocks. The team with the tallest tower at the end wins.

These are just a few examples of the many subject verb agreement games that 8th graders can enjoy while improving their grammar skills. By making grammar lessons fun and interactive, students are more likely to stay engaged and retain the concepts they learn.