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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1PP42X0-18OQ

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1.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.
4.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
6.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
7.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? 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: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies
  4. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  6. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns

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.