Compound subjects and objects with pronouns

Key Notes :

Compound Subjects

  1. Definition: A compound subject consists of two or more simple subjects that share the same verb in a sentence.
  2. Examples:
    • Sarah and John went to the park.
    • Both the cat and the dog are sleeping.
  3. Using Pronouns: When using pronouns in compound subjects, ensure they agree in number and person.
    • Correct: He and she are going to the concert.
    • Incorrect: Him and her are going to the concert.

Compound Objects

  1. Definition: A compound object consists of two or more simple objects that share the same verb or preposition.
  2. Examples:
    • I will invite Sam and Lisa to the party.
    • The teacher gave homework and tests to the students.
  3. Using Pronouns: When using pronouns as compound objects, they must also agree in number and case.
    • Correct: The teacher saw him and her at the store.
    • Incorrect: The teacher saw he and she at the store.

Key Rules

  1. Punctuation: Use commas in compound subjects and objects when they contain three or more elements.
    • Example: My friends, Sarah, John, and Emily, are joining us.
  2. Pronoun Agreement: Ensure that the pronouns used match the subjects or objects in number (singular/plural) and gender.
  3. Placement: Compound subjects generally come before the verb, while compound objects follow the verb or preposition.
    • Example: The team and the coach celebrated their victory.

Practice

  1. Identify: Have students identify compound subjects and objects in sentences.
  2. Create: Encourage students to create their own sentences using compound subjects and objects with pronouns.

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