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', etc.

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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', 'play', etc.

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What does pronoun-verb agreement mean?

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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:

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He runs.

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Example of a plural pronoun with a verb:

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They run.

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When using 'he' or 'she', what form of the verb should be used?

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Use the singular form of the verb, e.g., 'He runs'.

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When using 'they', what form of the verb should be used?

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Use the plural form of the verb, e.g., 'They run'.

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What verb form should be used with 'the dog and cat'?

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Use the plural form of the verb, e.g., 'The dog and cat play'.

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What verb form should be used with 'Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson'?

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Use the plural form of the verb, e.g., 'Mr. & Mrs. Stevenson decorate'.

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What is the correct verb form for 'A red bird _____ on the fence'?

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The correct form is 'rests'.