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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-JIXBPM-1RL2

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.

4.

Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

7.

Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.

8.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The shelter dogs need homes.The shelter dogs
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  4. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports the claim
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.leads

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.