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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-DOQVUD-16OI

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1.Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.
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: Each student carries a folder.
5.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
6.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.
7.Identify the complete subject: Those birds build nests.
8.Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Identify the complete subject: A bright star shines tonight.A bright star
  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: Each student carries a folder.Each student
  5. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  6. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The musicians practice daily.practice
  7. Identify the complete subject: Those birds build nests.Those birds
  8. Identify the complete predicate: The musicians practice daily.practice daily

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.