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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-10NRGRK-192N

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1.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
7.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
8.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  7. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  8. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly

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.