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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-11POXMP-1A6Z

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

Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

4.

Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.

5.

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

6.

Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.

7.

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

8.

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

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: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Neither answer seems complete.seems complete
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Mathematics helps engineers test designs.helps
  4. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Evidence from both sources supports the claim.supports
  6. Identify the complete subject: Everyone follows the rule.Everyone
  7. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Either route leads downtown.leads
  8. Identify the complete subject: Evidence from both sources supports the claim.Evidence from both sources

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.