The words “I” and “you” although
“I” stands for a single person, the only singular verb forms used with “I” are
“am” AM and WAS.
“I” stands for a single person, the only singular verb forms used with “I” are
“am” AM and WAS.
Example: I am tired
I am going home now
I was hungry
Usually, “I” takes the plural
form of the verb:
form of the verb:
Example: I have two
sisters
sisters
I have written two letters
I
promise
promise
The pronoun “you” always
takes a plural verb:
takes a plural verb:
Example: You are my
best friend
best friend
You
are playing Piano
are playing Piano
Were you upset?
PRONOUNS AND SUBJECTS:
The pronouns below are singular and must be
used with singular verbs.
used with singular verbs.
Each either everyone anyone no
one
one
One neither everybody anybody nobody
Do not be confused when a
prepositional phrase follows one of these pronouns. The verb must still agree with the pronoun
subject.
prepositional phrase follows one of these pronouns. The verb must still agree with the pronoun
subject.
Example: Neither of
these watches works
these watches works
Exercise: Choose the right verb
1.
(Was, Were) you
praying in the church this morning?
(Was, Were) you
praying in the church this morning?
2.
(Has, Have) you
heard the latest news?
(Has, Have) you
heard the latest news?
3.
Each of these
pants (costs, cost) 100 pounds.
Each of these
pants (costs, cost) 100 pounds.
4.
You (is, are) my
first choice of best man.
You (is, are) my
first choice of best man.
5.
Everyone in this
group (has, have) a chance sing.
Everyone in this
group (has, have) a chance sing.
