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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-AUZ25I-1288

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1.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
7.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

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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: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  7. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps

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.