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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

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

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1.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.
4.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
7.Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  7. Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern

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.