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Pronoun Case

Pronoun Case . Yippee! So why is it “ We the people…” instead of “ Us the people…” in the preamble to the Constitution?. Pronoun Case Diagnostic. I wanted to see that movie with Judy and (she / her). The Smiths and (they / them) went on vacation to Hawaii last winter.

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Pronoun Case

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  1. Pronoun Case Yippee! So why is it “We the people…” instead of “Us the people…” in the preamble to the Constitution?

  2. Pronoun Case Diagnostic • I wanted to see that movie with Judy and (she / her). • The Smiths and (they / them) went on vacation to Hawaii last winter. • I did not do as well on my exams as (he / him). • Why don’t you let Joanne and (I / me) drive you to the hospital? • I was very surprised to hear about (he / him / his) refusing the promotion.

  3. Pronoun Case Diagnostic • I wanted to see that movie with Judy and (she / her). • The Smiths and (they / them) went on vacation to Hawaii last winter. • I did not do as well on my exams as (he / him). • Why don’t you let Joanne and (I / me) drive you to the hospital? • I was very surprised to hear about (he / him / his) refusing the promotion.

  4. 6. (She / Her) will show (we / us) the way to Tim Horton’s house. 7. (We / Us) students really look forward to going home for Christmas. 8. (You / Your) singing off-key is distracting me. 9. I was thrilled to see the sale advertised at Wal-Mart, but I was not as thrilled as (she / her). 10. Don’t forget to tell (he / him) and (I / me) about your plans.

  5. 6. (She / Her) will show (we / us) the way to Tim Horton’s house. 7. (We / Us) students really look forward to going home for Christmas. 8. (You / Your) singing off-key is distracting me. 9. I was thrilled to see the sale advertised at Wal-Mart, but I was not as thrilled as (she / her). 10. Don’t forget to tell (he / him) and (I / me) about your plans.

  6. 11. Did (she / her) really say that about (he / him)? 12. Since the weather is nice, let’s take the baby and (he / him) to the park. 13. I wondered if (she / her) would accept my offer. 14. Were Sandra and (he / him) surprised to see you? 15. No one loves chocolate more than (I / me).

  7. 11. Did (she / her) really say that about (he / him)? 12. Since the weather is nice, let’s take the baby and (he / him) to the park. 13. I wondered if (she / her) would accept my offer. 14. Were Sandra and (he / him) surprised to see you? 15. No one loves chocolate more than (I / me).

  8. Case of Pronouns Person Nominative Objective Possessive S 1st I me my,mine I N 2nd youyou your, yours G 3rd he, she, it him, her, it his, her, hers, its P 1st weus our, ours L U 2nd youyou your, yours R A 3rd theythem their, theirs L

  9. Case of Pronouns Person Nominative Objective Possessive S 1st I me my,mine I N 2nd you you your, yours G 3rd he, she, it him, her, it his, her, hers, its P 1st we us our, ours L U 2nd you youyour, yours R A 3rd they them their, theirs L

  10. Case of Pronouns Person Nominative Objective Possessive S 1st I me my,mine I N 2nd youyouyour, yours G 3rd he, she, it him, her, ithis, her, hers, its P 1st weusour, ours L U R 2nd youyouyour, yours A 3rd theythemtheir, theirs

  11. Nominative Case • Subject: We are the best class in the world! She is my bratty little sister. They will certainly be the winners. • Predicate Nominative: ***** The best class is undoubtedly we. My bratty little sister is she. The winners will certainly be they.

  12. Uses of Nominative Casecontinued 3. Appositive to subject or predicate nominative: We the people do ordain and establish this Constitution. The winners will certainly be we eighth graders.

  13. Objective Case • directobject Ex. She called us to help. He tripped me by accident. • Indirectobject Ex. I threw him the pen. The teacher gave us a weird look!

  14. Objective Case 3. Objectofthepreposition. Ex. I threw the pen (to him). Ex. He will speak (to them) about the situation. Ex. We all have heard (of her). 4. Appositive to d.o., i.o., o.p. You need to help us girls.

  15. Case is the form of a noun or a pronoun that shows its use in a sentence. There are three cases: nominative (aka subjective) objective possessive

  16. Nouns The case form of a noun is the same for both the nominative and the objective cases. Nouns should not cause you any problems. The singer received a standing ovation. The audience gave the singer a standing ovation.

  17. Nominative Case A subject of a sentence is in the nominative case. I like classical music. He and she sold tickets. They traveled around the world.

  18. Nominative Case To help you choose the correct pronoun in a compound subject, take out the other person and try each form of the pronoun separately. Amy and (me , I) like to dance. Me like to dance. I like to dance. Amy and I like to dance.

  19. Nominative Case A predicate nominative is in the nominative case. The last one to leave was he. Do you think it may have been they? The fastest runners are she and I.

  20. To help you choose the correct form of a pronoun used as a predicate nominative, remember that the pronoun could just as well be used as the subject in the sentence.

  21. One more thing… Nominative case is also known as subjective case.

  22. Objective Case A direct object is in the objective case. Evan surprised them. Uncle Raymond took me to the rodeo. The ranger guided us to the camp.

  23. To help you choose the correct pronoun in a compound direct object, take out the other person and try each form of the pronoun separately in the sentence. We met Tara and (she , her) at the video arcade. We met she at the video arcade. We met her at the video arcade. We met Tara and her at the video arcade.

  24. Objective Case An indirect object is in the objective case. Coach Mendez gave them a pep talk. His mother built him a footlocker. Mr. Botti gave us posters of the solar system.

  25. To help you choose the correct pronoun in a compound indirect object, take out the other person and try each form of the pronoun separately in the sentence. Our neighbor gave Diana and (I , me) a job for the summer. Our neighbor gave I a job for the summer. Our neighbor gave me a job for the summer. Our neighbor gave Diana and me a job for the summer.

  26. Objective Case An object of a preposition is in the objective case. When did you mail the package to them? Are you still planning to go to the movies with us? The reward money was divided equally between him and her.

  27. Additional Practice 1 Circle the correct pronoun in parentheses, indicate its case, and identify its function or use: Nominative: Subject, predicate nominative, appositive to S. or P.N. Objective: Direct object, indirect object, object of the prep., or appositive to D.O., I.O., or O.P

  28. 1. (Him, He) and (I, me) go to the movies once a week. 2. By 4:00, Sheila and (he, him) had already decided to get married. 3. Although John and (her, she) went to the same school, they never met. 4. Sam and (me, I) practice trumpet on Sunday. 5. (Them, They) received gifts for their birthday. 6. Joseph and (he, him) repaired the stereo in two hours.

  29. 1. (Him, He) and (I, me) go to the movies once a week. 2. By 4:00, Sheila and (he, him) had already decided to get married. 3. Although John and (her, she) went to the same school, they never met. 4. Sam and (me, I) practice trumpet on Sunday. 5. (Them, They) received gifts for their birthday. 6. Joseph and (he, him) repaired the stereo in two hours.

  30. 7. Juan and (her, she) were born in Havana. 8. Deborah and (me, I) met at the dance concert. 9. (We, Us) students want to thank you for a good course. 10. Your class was a treat for (we, us) students. 11. Carlos and (me, I) plan to take Spanish this spring because Mr. Rodriguez will be our teacher.

  31. 7. Juan and (her, she) were born in Havana. 8. Deborah and (me, I) met at the dance concert. 9. (We, Us) students want to thank you for a good course. 10. Your class was a treat for (we, us) students. 11. Carlos and (me, I) plan to take Spanish this spring because Mr. Rodriguez will be our teacher.

  32. 12. Professor Simmons gave Lucy and (I, me) the highest grades in the class. 13. Why don't you give (us, we) short people a chance to play basketball? 14. For (we, us) there is nothing like a cold lemonade on a hot day. 15. The school awarded the coach and (me, I) a medal. 16. We ran after David and (she, her) to give them the money they had left behind.

  33. 12. Professor Simmons gave Lucy and (I, me) the highest grades in the class. 13. Why don't you give (us, we) short people a chance to play basketball? 14. For (we, us) there is nothing like a cold lemonade on a hot day. 15. The school awarded the coach and (me, I) a medal. 16. We ran after David and (she, her) to give them the money they had left behind.

  34. 17. After all, (we, us) people have rights too. 18. The tutor helped my brother and (me, I) with our math homework. 19. Sally and (him, he) played tennis against Tom and (me, I). 20. Jose and (her, she) missed the train. 21. Between you and (me, I), I don't like spinach. 22. Those green apples made Ellen and (him, he) sick. 23. (He, Him) and his wife live alone now that the children are grown.

  35. 17. After all, (we, us) people have rights too. 18. The tutor helped my brother and (me, I) with our math homework. 19. Sally and (him, he) played tennis against Tom and (me, I). 20. Jose and (her, she) missed the train. 21. Between you and (me, I), I don't like spinach. 22. Those green apples made Ellen and (him, he) sick. 23. (He, Him) and his wife live alone now that the children are grown.

  36. Additional Practice 2 Circle the correct pronoun(s) in parentheses, indicate the case, and identify its function or use. 1. In the bitter cold, (he, him) and Dad struggled to save the orange crop. 2. (Her and me, She and I) have joined the Shutter and Lens. 3. Phil showed Danny and (I, me) his butterfly collection.

  37. Additional Practice 2 Circle the correct pronoun(s) in parentheses, indicate the case, and identify its function or use. 1. In the bitter cold, (he, him) and Dad struggled to save the orange crop. 2. (Her and me, She and I) have joined the Shutter and Lens. 3. Phil showed Danny and (I, me) his butterfly collection.

  38. 4. Bert warned Hank and (I, me) about the strong undertow at Breezy Point. 5. Jessie sent Gail and (he, him) postcards from Quebec. 6. (He and I, Him and me) are building a rock garden for Aunt Lucy. 7. Half an hour later Mother called Dad and (I, me) to lunch. 8. Was that (her, she) on the palomino?

  39. 4. Bert warned Hank and (I, me) about the strong undertow at Breezy Point. 5. Jessie sent Gail and (he, him) postcards from Quebec. 6. (He and I, Him and me) are building a rock garden for Aunt Lucy. 7. Half an hour later Mother called Dad and (I, me) to lunch. 8. Was that (her, she) on the palomino?

  40. 9. Mr. Adams helped (he, him) and Ruby with their rocket. 10. Lend Alf and (I, me) your book on dog training. 11. Aunt Martha gave the puppets to Holly and (I, me). 12. Are Harry and (he, him) out in their boat in this storm? 13. Everyone except (he, him) had given up the search for the runaway Irish Setter. 14. Between you and (I, me), today's science quiz was easy.

  41. 9. Mr. Adams helped (he, him) and Ruby with their rocket. 10. Lend Alf and (I, me) your book on dog training. 11. Aunt Martha gave the puppets to Holly and (I, me). 12. Are Harry and (he, him) out in their boat in this storm? 13. Everyone except (he, him) had given up the search for the runaway Irish Setter. 14. Between you and (I, me), today's science quiz was easy.

  42. 15. Can't (us, we) boys rake the leaves tomorrow? 16. (Her and me, She and I) are trying out for parts in Miss Cherry Blossom. 17. Those green apples gave Bill and (I, me) stomach aches. 18. The scoutmaster told Fred and (I, me) the troop's decision. 19. Abby and (I, me) are members of the Volleyball Club. 20. A neighbor's television kept Betty and (I, me) awake. 


  43. 15. Can't (us, we) boys rake the leaves tomorrow? 16. (Her and me, She and I) are trying out for parts in Miss Cherry Blossom. 17. Those green apples gave Bill and (I, me) stomach aches. 18. The scoutmaster told Fred and (I, me) the troop's decision. 19. Abby and (I, me) are members of the Volleyball Club. 20. A neighbor's television kept Betty and (I, me) awake. 


  44. Additional Practice 3 Circle the correct pronoun(s) in parentheses, indicate the case, and identify its function or use. 1. George was always better than (I, me) at football. 2. That night (me and my friends, my friends and I) went dancing. 3. She felt that they were in a world of their own, (she, her) and her friend.

  45. Additional Practice 3 Circle the correct pronoun(s) in parentheses, indicate the case, and identify its function or use. 1. George was always better than (I, me) at football. 2. That night (me and my friends, my friends and I) went dancing. 3. She felt that they were in a world of their own, (she, her) and her friend.

  46. 4. My room is big enough for my daughter and (I, me). 5. His sister is jealous because he gets more attention than (she, her). 6. She tries to use big words when (she and I, her and me) are talking. 7. When I got there, (he, him) and his partner had already started. 8. (We, Us) confirmed coffee drinkers never will get used to tea. 


  47. 4. My room is big enough for my daughter and (I, me). 5. His sister is jealous because he gets more attention than (she, her). 6. She tries to use big words when (she and I, her and me) are talking. 7. When I got there, (he, him) and his partner had already started. 8. (We, Us) confirmed coffee drinkers never will get used to tea. 


  48. Choose the correct case for the pronoun in the elliptical clause.  1. Water frightens him more than (she, her). 2. My brother is more serious than (she, her). 3. We eat ice cream more often than (they, them). 4. I am as old as (they, them). 5. He is not so old as (we, us). 6. Although our term papers were the same length, the professor gave him a higher grade than (I, me).

  49. Choose the correct case for the pronoun in the elliptical clause.  1. Water frightens him more than (she, her). 2. My brother is more serious than (she, her). 3. We eat ice cream more often than (they, them). 4. I am as old as (they, them). 5. He is not so old as (we, us). 6. Although our term papers were the same length, the professor gave him a higher grade than (I, me).

  50. 7. If you don't think that her friends are as nice as (she, her), why not tell her so? 8. They think they are sharper than (she, her), but wait until they tangle with her and find out the truth. 9. You paid more than (we, us) for that stereo. 10. Sometimes, our children act more mature than (we, us). 11. It often seems to be harder for me than (he, him). 12. Do you think that his sister will be as smart as (he, him)? 


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