Pronoun Agreement Rules and Usage

The video tutorial discusses subject and pronoun agreement, focusing on common errors made by native speakers due to reliance on what 'sounds' correct. It emphasizes the importance of pronoun agreement in number, explaining that singular subjects require singular pronouns. The tutorial also covers the use of singular pronouns with indefinite subjects such as 'everybody' and 'anyone', highlighting that these subjects, despite sounding plural, are treated as singular in formal grammar.

Why is it important to understand subject and pronoun agreement rules?

• Because they are not tested in exams.

• Because they always sound correct to native speakers.

• Because they are only applicable in written English.

• Because they are based on esoteric rules that may not sound correct.

What is the main issue with the sentence: 'If a student parks a car on campus, they have to buy a parking sticker'?

• The use of 'they' is incorrect because it is plural.

• The sentence is grammatically correct.

• The word 'student' should be plural.

• The sentence should not mention a parking sticker.

Which pronoun should replace 'they' in the sentence: 'If a student parks a car on campus, they have to buy a parking sticker'?

• It

• You

• He or she

• We

Which of the following words is considered singular and requires a singular pronoun?

• Children

• People

• Cars

• Everyone

What is the correct pronoun to use with 'everybody'?

• Its

• Them

• His or her

• Their

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Neither of the girls brought his umbrella.

• Neither of the girls brought its umbrella.

• Neither of the girls brought her umbrella.

• Neither of the girls brought their umbrella.

What is the rule for pronouns when referring to 'anybody'?

• Use a plural pronoun.

• Use no pronoun.

• Use a singular pronoun.

• Use a gender-neutral pronoun.

Which pronoun should be used with 'neither'?

• Them

• Its

• His or her

• Their

What is the correct pronoun for 'someone'?

• Them

• Its

• His or her

• Their

Which of the following is a singular pronoun?

• He or she

• We

• Them

• They