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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1C1N0PK-10BY

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1.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.
4.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
7.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.sits here
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries
  4. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  7. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack

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.