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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15QLU98-Z9F4

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1.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.
4.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.
7.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies
  4. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns

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.