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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-4BVDJ3-JE7Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
4.Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.
6.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
7.Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.sits here
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs
  6. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  7. Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.play tag
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.play

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.