Choose between subject and object pronouns
Key Notes :
1. Definition of Pronouns
- Subject Pronouns: Pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence. They perform the action. Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
- Object Pronouns: Pronouns that receive the action in a sentence. They are used as the object of a verb or preposition. Examples include: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
2. Usage of Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the doer of the action.
Example:
- She loves reading. (Here, “she” is performing the action of loving.)
3. Usage of Object Pronouns
Object pronouns are used when the pronoun is the receiver of the action or is involved in a prepositional phrase.
Example:
- The teacher called him. (Here, “him” is receiving the action of being called.)
4. Identifying the Pronoun Role
To determine which pronoun to use, identify the role of the noun in the sentence:
- Subject: Who or what is doing the action?
- Object: Who or what is receiving the action?
5. Examples to Practice
Replace the noun with the correct pronoun:
- (Subject): My friends and I went to the park. → We went to the park.
- (Object): The coach praised Michael. → The coach praised him.
6. Common Mistakes
Mixing up subject and object pronouns is a common error.
Example of a mistake:
- Incorrect: Me and John went to the store. (Should be John and I went to the store.)
7. Exercises for Reinforcement
- Create sentences using both subject and object pronouns.
- Rewrite sentences by replacing nouns with the appropriate pronouns.
- Correct sentences with incorrect pronoun usage.
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