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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1I3HRWL-1568

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1.Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.
4.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
7.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.A series of storms
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  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.