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Subjective pronouns can be used as objects in a sentence.
Subjective pronouns can be used as objects in a sentence.
False
The pronoun 'they' can refer to a singular noun.
The pronoun 'they' can refer to a singular noun.
False
In the sentence, 'Everyone should bring their own book,' the pronoun usage is correct.
In the sentence, 'Everyone should bring their own book,' the pronoun usage is correct.
False
The subjective pronoun 'it' can represent a thing or an animal.
The subjective pronoun 'it' can represent a thing or an animal.
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In the sentence, 'Me and John are going to the party,' the pronoun usage is correct.
In the sentence, 'Me and John are going to the party,' the pronoun usage is correct.
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Subjective pronouns must agree in number but not in gender.
Subjective pronouns must agree in number but not in gender.
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The incorrect usage of 'who' and 'whom' can lead to errors in sentences.
The incorrect usage of 'who' and 'whom' can lead to errors in sentences.
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Study Notes
Subjective Pronouns
Usage In Sentences
- Subjective pronouns are used as the subject of a verb.
- Common subjective pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
- Examples:
- I love to read.
- She is studying for her exams.
- They went to the park.
Pronoun Agreement
- Subjective pronouns must agree with the noun they replace in number and gender.
- Singular pronouns (I, you, he, she, it) refer to one person or thing.
- Plural pronouns (we, you, they) refer to multiple people or things.
- Example of agreement:
- Incorrect: The dog wagged their tail.
- Correct: The dog wagged its tail.
Common Errors
- Mixing singular and plural forms:
- Incorrect: Everyone should bring their own book. (should be "his or her")
- Using the wrong pronoun case:
- Incorrect: Him went to the store. (should be "He went to the store.")
- Overusing "I" in compound subjects:
- Incorrect: Me and John are going to the party. (should be "John and I are going to the party.")
- Confusion between "who" and "whom":
- Incorrect: Whom is going to the meeting? (should be "Who is going to the meeting?")
Subjective Pronouns Overview
- Subjective pronouns function as the subject of a verb in sentences.
- Common subjective pronouns include: I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
Usage In Sentences
- Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and enhance fluency in writing.
- Examples of subjective pronouns used in sentences:
- "I love to read."
- "She is studying for her exams."
- "They went to the park."
Pronoun Agreement
- Subjective pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number (singular/plural) and gender.
- Singular subjective pronouns include: I, you, he, she, it, indicating one person or thing.
- Plural subjective pronouns include: we, you, they, indicating multiple people or things.
- Correct pronoun usage example:
- Incorrect: "The dog wagged their tail."
- Correct: "The dog wagged its tail."
Common Errors
- Mixing singular and plural forms can lead to incorrect pronoun use:
- Incorrect: "Everyone should bring their own book." (should be "his or her")
- Using the wrong pronoun case is a frequent mistake:
- Incorrect: "Him went to the store." (should be "He went to the store.")
- Overuse of "I" in compound subjects can create awkward constructions:
- Incorrect: "Me and John are going to the party." (should be "John and I are going to the party.")
- Confusing "who" and "whom" can lead to grammatical errors:
- Incorrect: "Whom is going to the meeting?" (should be "Who is going to the meeting?")
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Test your knowledge of subjective pronouns with this quiz. Learn how to use subjective pronouns correctly in sentences and understand the importance of pronoun agreement. Discover common errors to avoid for excellent usage of these essential words.
