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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-RTD4DM-1QTJ

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1.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.sits here
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Each student carries a folder.carries
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems

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.