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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-124ZNJ9-1568

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

Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

3.

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

4.

Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

7.

Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  4. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  5. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  7. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  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.