English Language Arts
Grade 3
15 min
Pronoun-verb agreement
Pronoun-verb agreement
What you'll learn
- Identify the correct verb form (is/are, was/were, has/have) to agree with a given pronoun in 8 out of 10 sentences.
- Apply the rules of pronoun-verb agreement to complete 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences with the correct verb form.
- Explain why a specific verb form is correct or incorrect in a sentence, using the terms 'singular' and 'plural' in their explanation for at least 3 out of 4 examples.
- Correctly rewrite 4 out of 5 sentences that contain errors in pronoun-verb agreement, ensuring the pronoun and verb agree.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the pronoun and verb in a sentence containing a comparative adverb.
Match a singular pronoun (he, she, it) with its correct singular verb form (e.g., runs, jumps).
Match a plural pronoun (we, they) with its correct plural verb form (e.g., run, jump).
Correctly use a comparative adverb (e.g., faster, more carefully) in a sentence.
Construct a complete sentence that compares two subjects using correct pronoun-verb agreement.
Identify and correct pronoun-verb agreement errors in sentences with comparative adverbs.
Who jumps higher, a frog or a rabbit? 🐸 To tell someone the answer, you need to make sure your words match perfectly!
Today, we will learn how to make our pronouns (like 'he' or 'they') and our action words (verbs) ag...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun. We use them so we don't have to repeat names over and over.Instead of 'Maria runs,' we can say '*She* runs.'
VerbAn action word. It tells what a person, animal, or thing is doing.The dog *barks* loudly.
Pronoun-Verb AgreementMaking sure the pronoun and verb in a sentence are a perfect match, like puzzle pieces.*He walks.* (Correct!) vs. *He walk.* (Incorrect!)
Adverb that Compares (Comparative Adverb)A word that compares how two subjects do an action. These words often end in '-er' or use the word 'more'.A turtle moves *more slowly* than a rabbit.
Singular PronounA pronoun that talks about only ONE person or thing.*He*, *she*, *it*.
Plural PronounA pronoun that talks about MORE...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Singular 'S' Rule
Singular Pronoun (he, she, it) + Verb with an 's'
When your pronoun is talking about just one person or thing, the verb that follows it usually needs an 's' on the end. Think 'S' for Singular!
The Plural Power Rule
Plural Pronoun (we, they) + Verb without an 's'
When your pronoun is talking about more than one person or thing, the verb does NOT get an 's'. Plural pronouns are a team and don't need the extra letter.
The Adverb Add-On Rule
Adding an adverb does not change the pronoun-verb agreement.
Even when you add a comparing word like 'faster' or 'more loudly', the main pronoun and verb must still follow the Singular 'S' or Plural Power rules. The ad...
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Challenging
Read the sentences below. Which sentence needs to be fixed for pronoun-verb agreement? (1) My brother and I play games. (2) He usually wins more easily than I do. (3) Sometimes, we asks our mom to play too. (4) She plays most strategically of all.
A.Sentence 3
B.Sentence 1
C.Sentence 2
D.Sentence 4
Challenging
The sentence 'They listens more closely than anyone' is incorrect. Why is it incorrect?
A.The adverb 'more closely' is wrong.
B.The pronoun 'They' is plural, but the verb 'listens' is singular.
C.The pronoun 'They' should be 'Them'.
D.The verb 'listens' should come before the pronoun 'They'.
Challenging
Even though he runs fastest, I think we ______ more consistently. Which verb correctly completes the thought?
A.trains
B.train
C.is training
D.does train
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You'll be able to: Identify the correct verb form (is/are, was/were, has/have) to agree with a given pronoun in 8 out of 10 sentences; Apply the rules of pronoun-verb agreement to complete 5 fill-in-the-blank sentences with the correct verb form….
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