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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-10759IW-10BY

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
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 musicians practice daily.

4.

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

5.

Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.

6.

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

7.

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

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: 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 musicians practice daily.practice
  4. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  5. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  7. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  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.