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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1W7YAF0-1RL2

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1.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
4.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.
7.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
8.Identify the complete predicate: 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: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  4. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs

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.