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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-3V864I-1288

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1.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
4.Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.
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? Neither answer seems complete.
8.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  4. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  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? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  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.