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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-55U6M0-JE7Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.
4.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.
7.Identify the complete subject: Those birds build nests.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.

Answers and teaching notes

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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 puppy runs across the yard.runs across the yard
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs
  4. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries
  7. Identify the complete subject: Those birds build nests.Those birds
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice

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.