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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

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

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1.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
2.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
4.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.
7.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  2. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  4. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  7. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily

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.