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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-3L8KFJ-1288

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1.Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.
4.Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.
5.Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
8.Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  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? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  4. Identify the complete predicate: One wheel turns slowly.turns slowly
  5. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The map and compass belong in the pack.belong
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports the claim
  8. Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.Either route

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.