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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1M7DUJ1-QML0

1.

Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.

4.

Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

7.

Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

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: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  4. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  7. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes

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.