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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1VDZHC3-1RL2

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1.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
2.Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.
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: The results show a pattern.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.
7.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  2. Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.has changed the coast
  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: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.leads
  7. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete

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.