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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-IDUWEU-11RX

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