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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-G3XNM0-6USE

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1.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
2.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.

Answers and teaching notes

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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: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong

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.