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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-9CPGLE-JE7Z

1.

Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.

4.

Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.

7.

Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.

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: My two friends play tag.My two friends
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  4. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  5. Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.shines tonight
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs
  7. Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.The puppy
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete

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.