Transcript Using Pronouns Correctly

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 is
used
FOUR
times in
two
sentences!
Textbook
is used
twice.
Joey darted to the
car, and Joey
retrieved the
science textbook
Joey left there
after school. Joey
was thankful the
textbook was still
there.
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 Subjects
when there are two or more nouns or
pronouns in the subject
If 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.
Object
Pronouns
Use these
pronouns after
an ACTION
VERB
and after a
PREPOSITION.
me
him
her
them
it
you
us
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?