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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

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

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

Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.

4.

Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.

5.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.

6.

Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.

7.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.

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: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  4. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  6. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies
  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.