Pronoun-Verb Agreement

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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 runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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When do we use 'decorates'?

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We use 'decorates' when the subject is singular, like 'She decorates the house.'

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When do we use 'decorate'?

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We use 'decorate' when the subject is plural or when using 'I' or 'you', like 'They decorate the house.'

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

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

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What is the correct verb form for 'You _____ in your pool every day during the summer'?

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The correct form is 'swim' because 'you' is always plural.

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Which pronoun would you use in '____ build a campfire after dark'?

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You would use 'We' because it includes the speaker and others.

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What is the correct verb form for 'He _____ eating pizza for dinner'?

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The correct form is 'enjoys' because 'He' is singular.

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'They' as a subject?

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When 'They' is the subject, the verb should be in the plural form, like 'They run.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement rule for 'She' as a subject?

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When 'She' is the subject, the verb should be in the singular form, like 'She runs.'

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

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The correct form is 'are' because 'the dog and the cat' is plural.