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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-1U47B0J-7A15

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1.Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.
4.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.
7.Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.The puppy
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Neither answer seems complete.seems
  4. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Each student carries a folder.carries a folder
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies
  7. Identify the complete predicate: My two friends play tag.play tag
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The puppy runs across the yard.runs

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.