Identify Correct Pronoun Case Objective I-6 Nominative Case Possessive Case Objective Case Identify Correct Pronoun Case Dr. Patrick Cain SEHS Assistant Principal Elmore County Schools Mrs. Julie Turner School Improvement Specialist Dothan City Schools

The case of each pronoun tells how it is related to the other words used with it.

There are three cases of pronouns: Nominative Case Objective Case Possessive Case

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.

Nominative Case A nominative pronoun is a predicate nominative if it follows a “be” verb (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been) or another linking verb (appear, become, feel, and etc.) and renames the subject.

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.

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”

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.)

Let's Practice On the following slide, identify each underlined pronoun as nominative, possessive, or objective.

Mr. Lee, a neighbor, was taking out (1)his garbage 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.”

Possessive Nominative Objective Answers Possessive Nominative Objective

How would this look on the AHSGE ?

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.

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.

Choose the sentence that contains an error. A. Is that painting in the gallery yours? B. Beth prides herself on always being neatly dressed. C. Because the children had no toys, we decided to share ours. D. If you have watched the Atlanta Braves you have seen baseball at it’s best.

Choose the sentence that contains an error. A. Is that painting in the gallery yours? B. Beth prides herself on always being neatly dressed. C. Because the children had no toys, we decided to share ours. D. If you have watched the Atlanta Braves, you have seen baseball at it’s best.

Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is correct. A. Each of them worked long hours in their jobs. B. If every team member plays her best game, we should win easily. C. I found Mark and he waiting for me at the other entrance. D. Brenda and her are coming over tonight to rehearse.

Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is correct. A. Each of them worked long hours in their jobs. B. If every team member plays her best game, we should win easily. C. I found Mark and he waiting for me at the other entrance. D. Brenda and her are coming over tonight to rehearse.

Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. A. Either Kim or Mary forgot to make her lunch. B. The painters brought her own brushes in the truck. C. Every boy on the soccer team remembered his shoes. D. Both Linda and Terri are putting their magazines under the bed.

Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. A. Either Kim or Mary forgot to make her lunch. B. The painters brought her own brushes in the truck. C. Every boy on the soccer team remembered his shoes. D. Both Linda and Terri are putting their magazines under the bed.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Tammy and _____ were elected to the student council. Me I Them Myself

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Tammy and _____ were elected to the student council. Me I Them Myself