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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-RTBPAM-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: Those birds build nests.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
6.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
7.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.

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: Those birds build nests.build nests
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  6. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits

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.