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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-RF89YG-6USE

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1.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.
4.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.
7.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  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? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  4. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily

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.