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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-6FLD93-1WY0

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1.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
2.Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.
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: Everyone follows the rule.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.
7.Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  2. Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.has changed the coast
  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: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.leads
  7. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes

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.