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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-2HA5NN-1288

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

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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: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  4. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  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.