subject/verb and pronoun/antecedent agreement

A verb must agree with its subject in:

• number

• gender

• time

• nothing

An antecedent is:

• a describing word

• a word that modifies a verb

• the noun a pronoun refers back to

• a small insect that lives in an anthill

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in:

• time and number

• number and gender

• gender and time

• none of the above

Our parents always __________ us to drink plenty of water on hot days.

• remind

• reminds

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

The polar bears (enjoy, enjoys) their pond of cool water.

• enjoy

• enjoys

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

My family and friends _________ forward to dinner together.

• looks

• look

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

Good conversation, healthy food, and laughter _________ us back to the table.

• brings

• bring

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

__________ nails or screws work better in this wood?

• Do

• Does

Tags

CCSS.L.7.3A

Either the den or the master bedroom (are, is) a good place for bookshelves.

• are

• is

Someone usually _________ extra blankets to the stadium on cold nights.

• brings

• bring

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D