Indefinite Pronouns and Their Agreement Rules

This video tutorial explores indefinite pronouns and their agreement with verbs. It begins with an introduction to indefinite pronouns, followed by a detailed explanation of subject-verb agreement. The tutorial then categorizes indefinite pronouns into singular, plural, and those that can be either, providing examples for each. It concludes with practice exercises to reinforce learning and a summary of key points.

What is the main focus of this podcast?

• Possessive pronouns and their usage

• Personal pronouns and their cases

• Demonstrative pronouns and their forms

• Indefinite pronouns and their agreement

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Which of the following is an example of an indefinite pronoun?

• They

• Anyone

• She

• He

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

What is the true subject in the sentence: 'The leader of the gangs is tough'?

• Tough

• Leader

• Gangs

• Of

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CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

Which verb form should be used with the indefinite pronoun 'one'?

• Are

• Is

• Have

• Were

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Identify the correct verb form in the sentence: 'Both of the students ___ ready.'

• Is

• Was

• Are

• Has

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

Which indefinite pronoun can be either singular or plural depending on the context?

• Neither

• All

• Each

• Anyone

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

In the sentence 'Most of the students are correct', what is the subject?

• Most

• Students

• Correct

• Of

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'All of the class ___ here'?

• Are

• Have

• Were

• Is

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which of the following sentences uses 'most' as an adjective?

• Most of the students are correct.

• Most kids are present today.

• Most of the cake is eaten.

• Most of the kids are present today.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What should you check to determine the agreement of indefinite pronouns that can be singular or plural?

• The verb form

• The object

• The prepositional phrase

• The subject

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D