Nominative Case Possessive Case Objective Case Julie MullinsTurner
Nominative Case Possessive Case Objective Case Julie Mullins-Turner
The case of each pronoun tells how it is related to the other words used with it. Julie Mullins-Turner
There are three cases of pronouns: 1. Nominative Case 2. Objective Case 3. Possessive Case Julie Mullins-Turner
Nominative Case A nominative case pronoun can be the subject of a clause. The following are nominative forms: I, you, he, she, it we, they I like to fly when I travel on business. You must fly to enjoy the experience. Julie Mullins-Turner
Nominative Case A nominative pronoun is a predicate nominative if it follows a “be” verb (am, is, are, was, were, being, been) or another linking verb (appear, become, feel, and etc. ) and renames the subject. Julie Mullins-Turner
Nominative Case “Oh, it’s only she who scared me just now, “ said Mama to Papa, glancing over her shoulder. “Yes, it is I, ” said Mai in a superior tone. Julie Mullins-Turner
Possessive Case Possessive case pronouns show possession or ownership. Apostrophes, however, are not used with personal pronouns. But as I placed my hand upon his shoulder, there came a strong shudder over his whole person. --Edgar Allan Poe, “The Fall of the House of Usher” Julie Mullins-Turner
Objective Case An objective case pronoun can be a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of the preposition. The kids loved it! We lit a campfire for them and told them old ghost stories. (It is the direct object of the verb loved. Them is the object of the preposition for and the indirect object of the verb told. ) Julie Mullins-Turner
On the following slide, identify each underlined pronoun as nominative, possessive, or objective. Julie Mullins-Turner
Mr. Lee, a neighbor, was taking out (1)his garbage. (2)He saw (3)me beginning to rake our yard and asked, “Do you need help, Carol? ” Not one to turn down such an offer, (4)I accepted. The next thing I knew, he came from his garage with a new “toy. ” (5)It was a noisy smelly leaf blower. “Have (6)you ever seen one of these things? ” he asked. He demonstrated (7)its powerful wind, aiming (8)it at a pile of leaves I had just raked. “Well I’ve seen people use them, ” I admitted, “but (9)we only have rakes at (10)our house. I guess we’re a little old fashioned that way. ” Julie Mullins-Turner
Answers 1. Possessive 2. Nominative 3. Objective 4. Nominative 5. Nominative 6. Nominative 7. Possessive 8. Objective 9. Nominative 10. Possessive Julie Mullins-Turner
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1. Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. Both Jim and me noticed the mistake. B. Marilyn and me were elected to the student council. C. When are you and him coming to see me? D. Our family and they have known each other for years. Julie Mullins-Turner
1. Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. Both Jim and me noticed the mistake. B. Marilyn and me were elected to the student council. C. When are you and him coming to see me? D. Our family and they have known each other for years. Julie Mullins-Turner
2. Choose the sentence that contains an error. 3. A. Is that painting in the gallery yours? 4. B. Beth prides herself on always being neatly dressed. 5. C. Because the children had no toys, we decided to share ours. 6. D. If you have watched the Atlanta Braves you have seen baseball at it’s best. Julie Mullins-Turner
2. Choose the sentence that contains an error. 3. A. Is that painting in the gallery yours? 4. B. Beth prides herself on always being neatly dressed. 5. C. Because the children had no toys, we decided to share ours. 6. D. If you have watched the Atlanta Braves, you have seen baseball at it’s best. Julie Mullins-Turner
3. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is correct. 4. A. Each of them worked long hours in their jobs. 5. B. If every team member plays her best game, we should win easily. 6. C. I found Mark and he waiting for me at the other entrance. 7. D. Brenda and her are coming over tonight to rehearse. Julie Mullins-Turner
3. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is correct. 4. A. Each of them worked long hours in their jobs. 5. B. If every team member plays her best game, we should win easily. 6. C. I found Mark and he waiting for me at the other entrance. 7. D. Brenda and her are coming over tonight to rehearse. Julie Mullins-Turner
4. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. 5. A. Either Kim or Mary forgot to make her lunch. 6. B. The painters brought her own brushes in the truck. 7. C. Every boy on the soccer team remembered his shoes. 8. D. Both Linda and Terri are putting their magazines under the bed. Julie Mullins-Turner
4. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. 5. A. Either Kim or Mary forgot to make her lunch. 6. B. The painters brought her own brushes in the truck. 7. C. Every boy on the soccer team remembered his shoes. 8. D. Both Linda and Terri are putting their magazines under the bed. Julie Mullins-Turner
5. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Tammy and _____ were elected to the student council. A. B. C. D. Me I Them Myself Julie Mullins-Turner
5. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Tammy and _____ were elected to the student council. A. B. C. D. Me I Them Myself Julie Mullins-Turner
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