Subject Case Pronouns
Subject Case Pronouns
Subject Case Pronouns
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Common Core Language Standard 1
Just like nouns, English has different types of pronouns for different purposes. To know when to use a “she,” “her,” and “hers” requires a bit of practice.
Today’s grammar and usage lesson is on subject case pronouns. Remember that a pronoun takes the place of a noun. Using subject case pronouns avoids repetitious nouns, especially in dialogue.
Now let’s read the grammar and usage lesson and study the examples.
Writers use pronouns to take the place of nouns. One type of pronoun is called a subject case pronoun because it acts as the subject of a sentence. The subject is the “do-er” of the sentence.
These are the subject case pronouns:
Singular—I, you, he, she, it, who Plural—we, you, they, who
Example: They brought a basket of flowers.
Also use subject case pronouns following “to be” verbs (is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been) to identify or refer to the subject as predicate nominatives. Example: It is I.
Place the first person singular pronoun (I) last in compound subjects. Example: Paul and I left. If unsure whether a pronoun should be in the subject case, rephrase the sentence with the pronoun at the start of the sentence. Example: The winner was me. Rephrase: I was the winner.
Now circle or highlight what is right and revise what is wrong according to grammar and usage lesson.
Practice: Pedro and I just want to know if the burglar really was him or his friend.
Let’s check the Practice Answers.
Grammar and Usage Practice Answers: Pedro and I just want to know if the burglar really was he or his friend.
Now let’s apply what we have learned.
Writing Application: Write your own sentence using singular and plural subject case pronouns.
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