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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1ILJ0IE-QML0

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1.Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.
4.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.
7.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
8.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports the claim
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  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.