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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15Q5UY1-Z9F4

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1.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.
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 map and compass belong in the pack.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.
7.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  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 map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries

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.