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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-E6UAH6-1288

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1.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
4.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show

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.