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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1PZ3OLZ-18OQ

1.

Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.

4.

Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

6.

Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.

7.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

8.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.

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: The results show a pattern.The results
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: The basket of apples sits here.The basket of apples
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns

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.