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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1XKTYZL-1A6Z

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1.Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
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: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.
6.Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports the claim
  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: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps engineers test designs
  6. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Everyone follows the rule.follows the rule
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The shelter dogs need homes.need

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.