Pronoun-Verb Agreement

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', or 'we'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being, such as 'run', 'is', or 'play'.

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What is pronoun-verb agreement?

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Pronoun-verb agreement means that the verb must match the pronoun in number and person. For example, 'She runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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When do we use 'takes' instead of 'take'?

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We use 'takes' when the subject is singular (he, she, it). For example, 'She takes a walk'.

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When do we use 'play' instead of 'plays'?

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We use 'play' when the subject is plural (they, we) or when the subject is 'I' or 'you'. For example, 'They play soccer'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The class ____ the show'?

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The correct verb form is 'watches' because 'class' is a singular noun.

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What pronoun would you use for a group of people?

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You would use 'we' or 'they' for a group of people.

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What is the correct verb form for 'A car or a bus _____ people'?

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The correct verb form is 'carries' because 'a car or a bus' is treated as a singular subject.

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What is the subject in the sentence 'They play basketball'?

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The subject is 'They', which is a plural pronoun.

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What is the difference between 'he' and 'they'?

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'He' is a singular pronoun used for one male person, while 'they' is a plural pronoun used for more than one person.