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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1WW3BY9-7A15

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1.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
2.Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Those birds build nests.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
7.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  2. Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.play tag
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Those birds build nests.build
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.runs across the yard
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  7. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes

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.