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.

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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, jump, or is.

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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 (singular or plural).

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Example of a singular pronoun with a verb: 'He _____.'

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He runs.

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Example of a plural pronoun with a verb: 'They _____.'

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They run.

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When using 'she' or 'he', what form of the verb do you use?

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You use the singular form of the verb, for example, 'She runs.'

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When using 'they', what form of the verb do you use?

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You use the plural form of the verb, for example, 'They run.'

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What verb form do you use with 'Bill or Sam'?

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You use the singular form, for example, 'Bill or Sam cooks.'

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What is the correct verb for 'It _____ during the winter'?

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The correct verb is 'snows.'

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What is the correct verb for 'They _____ basketball after school'?

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The correct verb is 'play.'