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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1Y4T6DJ-1A6Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.A series of storms
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports

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.