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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1O16GR6-18OQ

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the complete subject: The musicians practice daily.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

3.

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

4.

Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.

7.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.

8.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.

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

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.