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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1IXGKZI-1568

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1.Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.
4.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
7.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
8.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.A series of storms
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports the claim
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong
  4. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  7. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  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.