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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-8SQ97G-JE7Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.
4.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.
7.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
8.Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.shines
  4. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.sits here
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.play
  7. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  8. Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.play tag

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.