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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-AAWP9L-1288

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1.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.
4.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
7.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports the claim
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows

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.