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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-11V01UA-1568

1.

Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.

7.

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

8.

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

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: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  2. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  4. Identify the complete subject: The map and compass belong in the pack.The map and compass
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong

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.