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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-FTY1X1-6USE

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1.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.
4.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.
7.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries
  4. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  7. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems

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.