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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-13IXO04-1568

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1.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
4.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
6.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
7.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  4. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps
  6. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown

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.