Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   Tense is the form of the verb that indicates time.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   The verb changes form when the time changes.

2. Reason

   The form must agree with the subject in person and number as well.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   'He are' is wrong even though the tense is right.

3. Reason

   Verbs change form for singular and plural subjects.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   Tense marks the number of the subject.

Explanation