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In the given text, why do we use object pronouns?
To avoid repetition and make the sentence sound more natural.
What is the purpose of using object pronouns in the imperative?
Object pronouns are used with the imperative to give orders or instructions.
In the sentence 'I sent her some chocolate', who is giving the chocolate?
I am giving the chocolate.
When should object pronouns be used according to the text?
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What is the word order for object pronouns in the imperative?
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What is the difference between a subject pronoun and an object pronoun?
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Provide an example of a sentence using both a subject pronoun and an object pronoun.
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Explain why we cannot say 'Can you help I' instead of 'Can you help me'?
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Which two pronouns have the same form for both subject and object pronouns?
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In the sentence 'I sent her some flowers', who could 'her' refer to?
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Study Notes
Object Pronouns
- We use object pronouns to replace nouns that receive the action of the verb in a sentence.
Purpose of Object Pronouns in the Imperative
- Object pronouns are used in the imperative to give instructions or orders to someone.
Identifying the Doer and Receiver
- In the sentence 'I sent her some chocolate', 'I' is the doer (giving the chocolate) and 'her' is the receiver (getting the chocolate).
Using Object Pronouns
- Object pronouns should be used when referring to the person or thing that receives the action of the verb.
Word Order in the Imperative
- In the imperative, the word order is typically 'verb + object pronoun', such as 'Help me'.
Subject vs Object Pronouns
- Subject pronouns replace nouns that perform the action of the verb, whereas object pronouns replace nouns that receive the action of the verb.
- Example: In the sentence 'I (subject pronoun) sent her (object pronoun) some flowers', 'I' is the doer and 'her' is the receiver.
Sentence with Both Subject and Object Pronouns
- Example: 'She (subject pronoun) gave him (object pronoun) a gift.'
Correct Use of Object Pronouns
- We cannot say 'Can you help I' because 'I' is a subject pronoun, and 'me' is the correct object pronoun to use in this context, making the correct sentence 'Can you help me'.
Pronouns with the Same Form
- The pronouns 'you' and 'it' have the same form for both subject and object pronouns.
Ambiguity of Object Pronouns
- In the sentence 'I sent her some flowers', 'her' could refer to a female friend, family member, or anyone else who is receiving the flowers.
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Learn about object pronouns in English and how they differ from subject pronouns. Understand the correct usage of object pronouns in sentences and questions.
