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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1VD18AF-1WY0

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1.Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.
4.Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.
5.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
7.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  4. Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.A series of storms
  5. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  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.