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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

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

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

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

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.