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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-RZNK50-1QTJ

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1.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.
4.Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
7.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  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 results show a pattern.show
  4. Identify the complete subject: Our science class studies rocks.Our science class
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  7. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  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.