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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-10R4GWU-10BY

1.

Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

3.

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

4.

Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.

7.

Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.

8.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.

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: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  7. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice

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.