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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-5BMYH7-1WY0

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1.Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
2.Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
4.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.
7.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.
8.Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics
  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? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  4. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  8. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route

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.