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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-45F2SN-18OQ

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

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

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.