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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-IXU3SS-11RX

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

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

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.