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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-27AJYO-1288

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.