Subject Pronouns in Complement Position Remember that in complement after the verb BE, a subject...

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Subject Pronouns in Complement Position Remember that in complement after the verb BE, a subject pronoun must be used. It was she whom everyone wanted to win. It is they at the door. This is he speaking. Didn’t you know that it was we who played the joke? I have to admit that it was I who wanted to do. It Be Pronoun (Sub.) It is he whom I wanted to see.

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Page 1: Subject Pronouns in Complement Position Remember that in complement after the verb BE, a subject pronoun must be used. –It was she whom everyone wanted.

Subject Pronouns in Complement Position

• Remember that in complement after the verb BE, a subject pronoun must be used.

– It was she whom everyone wanted to win.– It is they at the door.– This is he speaking.– Didn’t you know that it was we who played the joke?– I have to admit that it was I who wanted to do.

It Be Pronoun (Sub.)

It is he whom I wanted to see.

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Possessive Pronouns Before-ing Forms

Remember that possessive pronouns are used before –ing nouns.

- We don’t understand why you object to his coming with us.

- The doctor insisted on her taking a leave of absence.

- He is surprised by your having to par for the accident.

- My father approves of my studying in the United States.

- I would appreciate your letting me know as soon as possible.

S V Ph/V Possessive -ing form

We

He

can count on

regretted

her

their

helping

misunderstanding

us

him

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