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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-GR1ARW-1RL2

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

Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.

3.

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

4.

Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

6.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.

7.

Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.

8.

Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.

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: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics
  2. Identify the complete predicate: A series of storms has changed the coast.has changed the coast
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The results show a pattern.show
  4. Identify the complete subject: One wheel turns slowly.One wheel
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Everyone follows the rule.follows
  7. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The map and compass belong in the pack.belong in the pack

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.