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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-PBGP4V-1QTJ

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

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

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.