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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-11118RD-1568

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

Identify the complete subject: A series of storms has changed the coast.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

3.

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

4.

Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.

5.

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

6.

Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

7.

Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.

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: A series of storms has changed the coast.A series of storms
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need
  6. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  8. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown

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.