Subject and object pronouns review
Key Notes:
- Definition of Pronouns
Pronouns are words used to replace nouns in a sentence to avoid repetition. Pronouns take the place of people, places, things, or ideas.
- Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns act as the subject of a sentence, meaning they perform the action in the sentence.
- Examples of Subject Pronouns:
I, you, he, she, it, we, they - Example Sentences:
- He plays football.
- They are going to the movies.
- Object Pronouns
Object pronouns act as the object of a verb or preposition, meaning they receive the action in the sentence.
- Examples of Object Pronouns:
me, you, him, her, it, us, them - Example Sentences:
- The teacher called me.
- The book belongs to him.
- Difference Between Subject and Object Pronouns
- Subject Pronouns: Used when the pronoun is the doer of the action.
Example: She went to the market. - Object Pronouns: Used when the pronoun is the receiver of the action.
Example: The teacher gave the homework to them.
- Compound Subjects and Objects
When there are two subjects or objects, pronouns are used alongside nouns or other pronouns.
- Example of Compound Subject:
John and I are going to the store.
(Not “John and me”) - Example of Compound Object:
The teacher gave the books to Jane and me.
(Not “Jane and I”)
- Quick Rules for Subject and Object Pronouns
- Use subject pronouns when the pronoun is performing the action.
Example: We will go to the game. - Use object pronouns when the pronoun is receiving the action or follows a preposition.
Example: The gift is for her.
- Common Mistakes
- Incorrect: Me and Sarah went to the park.
Correct: Sarah and I went to the park. - Incorrect: The teacher spoke to John and I.
Correct: The teacher spoke to John and me.
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