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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-JZ8G5Z-Q7T5

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1.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.
4.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
6.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.runs across the yard
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.shines
  4. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  6. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs

Worked example

Locate the subject and its head noun, then match the verb to that noun.

Common mistake

Matching a verb to a nearby noun inside a phrase.

Helpful hint

Temporarily cross out interrupting phrases.