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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-KBV9RM-11RX

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

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

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.