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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1SV4T1O-1WY0

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

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

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.