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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-3VFH3O-18OQ

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1.Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.
4.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
7.Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.The musicians
  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 shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The basket of apples sits here.sits here
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  7. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  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.