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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-7YRG4J-JE7Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Those birds build nests.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.
4.Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
7.Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Those birds build nests.build nests
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs
  4. Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.The puppy
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.runs across the yard
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  7. Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.My two friends
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder

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.