Post on 23-Dec-2015
Using Pronouns Correctly
I can use a subject or object pronoun correctly in a sentence.
What do pronouns do?
Pronouns replace common or proper nouns in sentences.
Why?
They help to avoid repetition of the same words over and over.
Joey darted to the car, and Joey retrieved the science textbook Joey left there after school. Joey was thankful the textbook was still there.
Joey is used FOUR times in two sentences!
Textbook is used twice.
How can this be improved with pronouns?
What do pronouns do?
Pronouns replace common or proper nouns in sentences.
Why?
They help to avoid repetition of the same words over and over.
Joey darted to the library and retrieved the science textbook he left there after school. He was thankful it was still there.
So much better!
Case 1:Use these
pronouns as the SUBJECT of a sentence.
Examples of Pronouns in the Subject
Rachel owns a collection of antique toys.
Replace Rachel:She owns a
collection of antique toys.
Jim and Lydia enjoy a night at the theatre.
Replace Jim and Lydia:
They enjoy a night at the theatre.
Case 2:Also use subject pronouns
AFTER a linking verb.For example:
The winner is she.
Linking Verbs to Memorize“BE” Verbs
am
is
are
was
were
More examples after LVs
Jason’s best friends are they.The person for the job was she.If you are looking for Mrs.
Worsham, I am she.The last ones to arrive were we.Hello?...This is he.
Compound Subjectswhen there are two or more nouns or
pronouns in the subjectIf it is a person’s name and a
pronoun, always put the name first.Still use a subject pronoun.
For example:
Richard and I recited the fable.
Compound Subjects
More examples:
Yoshi and he will be late to class.
Harold and she passed a note.
Todd and we are meeting at 7:00.
Rapha and they are unable to attend.
ObjectPronouns
Use these pronouns after an ACTION VERB
and after aPREPOSITION.
mehimher
themit
youus
Object Pronouns
For example:Gina mailed her a get well card.Herman called us and asked a question.Aaron passed the ball to him, and he made the shot.
Practice
Tell (them, they) about your favorite book.
Practice
When the travelers arrived, (they, them) were weary from their journey.
Practice
(She, Her) will present her report to the class.
Practice
Brandon and (we, us) think the quiz will be today.
Practice
The person at the door is (she, her).
Practice
The teachers who gave a test are (them, they).
Practice
The other students and (I, me) do not agree with you.
Practice
George and (they, them) will go to the movies tonight.
Practice
Tammy and (we, us) have plans for the weekend.
Practice
Give the papers to (I, me).
Practice
Heidi danced with (he, him).
Practice
Roger rode in the car with Jessie and (we,us).
Practice
Julia chose a book and checked (it, it) out from the library.
Subject or Object?
Practice
(You, you) should attend the conference.
Subject or Object?
Practice
I will tell (you, you) the truth, even though it hurts.
Subject or Object?
Practice
Turn (it, it) in today, please.
Subject or Object?
Practice
(It, It) is time to leave.
Subject or Object?