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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-KJ7NJX-Q7T5

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1.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.
7.Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs
  7. Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.The puppy
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.runs across the yard

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.