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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1CKQ4UQ-16OI

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1.Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.
2.Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Those birds build nests.
4.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
5.Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
7.Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.

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  1. Identify the complete subject: My two friends play tag.My two friends
  2. Identify the complete predicate: The puppy runs across the yard.runs across the yard
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Those birds build nests.build
  4. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  5. Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.shines tonight
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  7. Identify the complete subject: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies

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.