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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15GM8K9-Z9F4

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.

4.

Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.

7.

Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.

8.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.

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: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies
  7. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems

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.