pronouns that act as subjects in the sentence. they are “doers” of the actions i, we, he, she,...
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Pronouns that act as subjects in the sentence. They are “doers” of the actions
I, we, he, she, it, they, who
The best writers are (they, them).
(She, Her) and I are painting signs.
Have (they, them) finished their float for the parade.
Pronouns that act as the objects of the sentence. The action is done to them; they receive the action
Me, us, him, her it, them, whom
Lillian told her and (I, me) when to begin.
Will you lend (us, we) your pen?
(She/her) gave the dog a bath.
The drill team and (we/us) took the bus.
The old sailor warned (he/him) about the weather
Did you give Paula and (she/her) their assignments?
1. Francis said in a few years he would give his stamp collection to his brother and (I, me).
2. After the accident, the police questioned (he, him).
3. We found that (she, her) was the one that called.
4. Do you mind (me, my) eating while we walk.
5. The two teen drivers, Mario and (he, him), came in first and second.
• If two pronouns or a noun and a pronoun are joined by the word “and” then take out the joined noun or pronoun
Example:My nephew went to the park with my sister and (I, me).
1. Eliminate the “my sister” from the sentence to figure out the answer
2. “My nephew went to the park with ______.
Lillian told her and (I, me) that the book was good.
When it started raining, Sam lent them and (we, us) umbrellas.
At the end of the race, Laura fell with Jackie and (she, her).
Use the same technique when there is a pronoun followed by a noun.
Example(We, us) students are demanding that
the lunch prices be reduced.1. Read the sentences as “___ are
demanding that the lunch prices be reduced”
2. “We” naturally fits in the blank
Never underestimate the potential of (we, us) girls.
(We, us) men like the sports cars.
Generally, whom should only be used when it is followed by a noun or pronoun
Examples He is the one (who, whom) stole my
money. Amy is an excellent student (who, whom) teachers admire.
Send invitations to (whoever, whomever) you want.
Send invitations to (he, him).
Use the nominative case when the pronoun follows except, but, than, or as
Use the nominative case when the pronoun comes after a “to be” verb
1. Will Meg and (she, her) run the concession stand?
2. The people who were costumed as pirates are (they, them).
3. The coach asked (we, us) to help.4. I think that Keanu Reeves and (she,
her) starred in the Matrix.5. The lighting crew for the play was Jack
and (me, I).