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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

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

1.

Identify the complete subject: Either route leads downtown.

2.

Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.

3.

Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.

4.

Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.

5.

Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.

6.

Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.

7.

Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.

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: Either route leads downtown.Either route
  2. Identify the complete predicate: Either route leads downtown.leads downtown
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? A series of storms has changed the coast.has
  4. Identify the complete subject: The results show a pattern.The results
  5. Identify the complete predicate: The results show a pattern.show a pattern
  6. Identify the complete subject: Mathematics helps engineers test designs.Mathematics
  7. Identify the complete predicate: The shelter dogs need homes.need homes
  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.