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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

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

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1.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
4.Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.
6.Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.
7.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  4. Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.shines tonight
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A bright star shines tonight.shines
  6. Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.sits here
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  8. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians

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.