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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-QPEPLQ-1QTJ

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1.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
5.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.
7.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  5. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  7. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete

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.