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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-11HQ9UH-192N

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

6.

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

7.

Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.

8.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.

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 basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  7. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show

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.