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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-C8X2MD-1288

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1.Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.
4.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
5.Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.
7.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? One wheel turns slowly.turns
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.leads
  7. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes

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.