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Subjects, Predicates & Agreement

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1YS04J2-11OW

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1.Identify the complete subject: The puppy runs across the yard.
2.Identify the complete predicate: Those birds build nests.
3.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.
4.Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.
5.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.
6.Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.
7.Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.
8.Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.

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: Those birds build nests.build nests
  3. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? The basket of apples sits here.sits
  4. Identify the complete predicate: A bright star shines tonight.shines tonight
  5. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? Our science class studies rocks.studies
  6. Identify the complete subject: Neither answer seems complete.Neither answer
  7. Identify the complete predicate: Our science class studies rocks.studies rocks
  8. Which verb agrees with the subject in this sentence? My two friends play tag.play

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.