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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1D5LFHG-10BY

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1.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.
6.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
7.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries
  6. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  7. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  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.