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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-16AL1N6-Z9F4

1.

Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.

4.

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

5.

Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.

7.

Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.

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: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  4. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder

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.