Pronoun-Verb Agreement Exercises

This video tutorial covers pronoun-verb agreement, explaining how it is similar to subject-verb agreement but uses pronouns instead of nouns. It details the rules for singular and plural subjects, including specific spelling changes for verbs ending in certain letters. The tutorial includes interactive questions and examples to reinforce learning, and concludes with instructions for homework and practice questions.

What is the main similarity between pronoun-verb agreement and subject-verb agreement?

• They both require changing the verb form.

• They both involve using adjectives.

• They both focus on past tense verbs.

• They both use pronouns instead of nouns.

When using a singular pronoun like 'he', what do you typically add to the verb?

• Nothing

• An 's' or 'es'

• An 'ing'

• A 'd'

Which of the following verbs would require adding 'es' when used with a singular pronoun?

• Play

• Watch

• Run

• Jump

How do you modify the verb 'fly' when using it with a singular pronoun?

• Leave it unchanged

• Add 's' to make 'flys'

• Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' to make 'flies'

• Add 'es' to make 'flyes'

Which pronoun does not require a change in the verb form, even though it is singular?

• He

• She

• I

• It

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'He ___ the ball'?

• kicks

• kick

• kicked

• kicking

In the sentence 'He ___ the dog's toys', which verb form is correct?

• carry

• carrying

• carries

• carried