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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1YESS2I-1A6Z

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.