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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-19US5U7-QML0

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1.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
2.Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.
4.Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
5.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
6.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.
7.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
8.Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  2. Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.has changed the coast
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  4. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  5. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  6. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  8. Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics

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.