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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-B0N2R8-JE7Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.
4.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
5.Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.
7.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.My two friends
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.play
  4. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  5. Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.play tag
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.shines
  7. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  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.