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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-TD5HT9-6USE

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

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