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, like 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'we'.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being, like 'run', 'jump', 'is', and 'are'.

Front

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) and person.

Front

What is the singular form of the verb for 'he'?

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The singular form is 'splash' (he splashes).

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What is the plural form of the verb for 'we'?

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The plural form is 'sit' (we sit).

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What verb do you use with 'they'?

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You use the base form 'keep' (they keep).

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What verb do you use with 'she'?

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You use the singular form 'watches' (she watches).

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What is the correct verb for 'I'?

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The correct verb is 'like' (I like).

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What is the difference between 'splash' and 'splashes'?

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'Splash' is the base form, while 'splashes' is the singular present form used with 'he', 'she', or 'it'.

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How do you know which verb to use with 'he'?

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Use the singular form of the verb, adding 's' or 'es' if needed (e.g., he splashes).