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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1YI0IU3-11OW

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1.Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Those birds build nests.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.
7.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
8.Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.

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: My two friends play tag.My two friends
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Those birds build nests.build nests
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  7. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  8. Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.play tag

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.