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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-69SLDW-JE7Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
4.Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
7.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.My two friends
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  7. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  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.