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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-PRQQL8-1QTJ

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1.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
2.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
7.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  2. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  8. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer

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.