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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1DFL16F-10BY

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

3.

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

4.

Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.

7.

Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.

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: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  4. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  7. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule

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.