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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-pronoun agreement?
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-pronoun agreement?
- "You doesn't have to lie to gain attention."
- "He doesn't understand the importance of honesty." (correct)
- "I doesn't appreciate the constant false alarms."
- "They doesn't believe the shepherd's tale anymore."
Which sentence correctly follows the rules of subject-verb agreement, considering the exception for 'I' and 'you'?
Which sentence correctly follows the rules of subject-verb agreement, considering the exception for 'I' and 'you'?
- "I don't believe he don't realize the danger."
- "You doesn't seem concerned about the consequences."
- "I doesn't think this is going to end well."
- "You don't appear to understand the gravity of the situation." (correct)
Which sentence correctly uses the personal pronoun and verb form in agreement?
Which sentence correctly uses the personal pronoun and verb form in agreement?
- "She don't appreciate the humor in practical jokes."
- "He don't understand the implications of his actions."
- "It don't matter what others think, do what you want."
- "He doesn't realize the seriousness of situation." (correct)
Considering the exceptions to subject-verb agreement, which sentence is grammatically correct?
Considering the exceptions to subject-verb agreement, which sentence is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement, taking into account the special cases for 'I' and 'you'?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement, taking into account the special cases for 'I' and 'you'?
Select the sentence that adheres to the rules of subject-verb agreement with personal pronouns.
Select the sentence that adheres to the rules of subject-verb agreement with personal pronouns.
Which sentence correctly applies the principles of subject-verb agreement for personal pronouns?
Which sentence correctly applies the principles of subject-verb agreement for personal pronouns?
Which of the following sentences exhibits correct subject-verb agreement with the personal pronoun?
Which of the following sentences exhibits correct subject-verb agreement with the personal pronoun?
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement, especially regarding the use of 'don't' and 'doesn't'.
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement, especially regarding the use of 'don't' and 'doesn't'.
Based on the rules of subject-verb agreement, which of the following sentences is correct?
Based on the rules of subject-verb agreement, which of the following sentences is correct?
Flashcards
Subject-verb agreement
Subject-verb agreement
Verbs must match their subjects in person (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and number (singular or plural).
Personal pronouns
Personal pronouns
Used as subjects, these pronouns must agree with verbs in person and number.
First person
First person
Refers to the speaker (I, we).
Second person
Second person
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Third person
Third person
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Singular
Singular
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Plural
Plural
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The word "don't"
The word "don't"
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Study Notes
- Verbs must agree with their subjects in both person and number.
- This rule also applies to personal pronouns used as subjects.
Examples of Person Agreement
- First Person: I don’t know why it ran away.
- Second Person: You don’t shout ‘wolf’ if there isn’t a wolf!
- Third Person: They don’t trust the boy anymore.
Examples of Number Agreement
- Singular: He recalls his silly tricks.
- Plural: The villagers hear the boy cry out, but they don’t mind this time.
Exceptions to the Rule
- Don’t (short for do not) is a plural verb.
- Don't is used with the singular pronouns I and you.
- This usage is an exception to the standard agreement rules.
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