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', 'they', or 'it'.

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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, 'He plays' (singular) vs. 'They play' (plural).

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When do we use 'play' with 'they'?

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We use 'play' with 'they' because 'they' is plural, and the verb must also be plural.

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When do we use 'takes' with 'she'?

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We use 'takes' with 'she' because 'she' is singular, and the verb must also be singular.

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What is the correct verb for 'He _____ pizza'?

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The correct verb is 'enjoys' because 'he' is singular.

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What is the correct verb for 'Carrie and Linda _____ the park'?

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The correct verb is 'walk' because 'Carrie and Linda' is plural.

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What is the correct verb for 'The dog and cat _____ outside'?

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The correct verb is 'play' because 'the dog and cat' is plural.

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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 pronoun.

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What is the subject in the sentence 'She takes long walks'?

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The subject is 'She', which is a pronoun.