Pronouns and Articles Unit 5 Grammar Forms & Functions 3.

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Pronouns and Articles Unit 5 Grammar Forms & Functions 3

Subject & Object Pronouns Subject PronounsObject Pronouns SingularPluralSingularPlural Iwemeus you he/she/ittheyhim/her/itthem What is the subject of the sentence? What is the verb? What is the object? Objects can be direct or indirect. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide. Sheboughta present. S V O

Subject & Object Pronouns Subject PronounsObject Pronouns SingularPluralSingularPlural Iwemeus you he/she/ittheyhim/her/itthem Indirect objects answer the questions “For whom? Or “To whom?” What is the indirect object in this sentence? Would this sentence be correct? She gave they a present. **No, because “they” is in the object position. It should be “them.” Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide. Sheboughtthem S V DO a present. IO

Correct – For academic writing, “It is me” can be used informally. Incorrect – For academic writing, “It is me” can be used informally. Correct – “Them” is an object pronoun, so use it in the object position. Try again. Correct – “He” is a subject pronoun to be used in the subject spot. Try again. Subject & Object Pronouns Click on the correct sentence. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.

Both are correct. Do not pay attention to the textbook. However, “his or her” is best for academic use. Correct. Match female pronouns to female names. Incorrect. Of course – match male pronouns to male names. Try again – do not switch from “one” to “you.” Stay formal or informal. Correct. “One” is used in academic writing. Subject & Object Pronouns Click on the correct sentence. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.

Both are correct. “Class” is a group noun that can use a singular or plural pronoun depending upon the writer’s meaning. Both are correct. Some group nouns can use either singular or plural pronouns depending upon meaning. Both are correct. Do not pay attention to the textbook. However, “his or her” is best for academic use. Subject & Object Pronouns Click on the correct sentence. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.

Possessive Adjectives & Possessive Pronouns Possessive Adjectives Possessive Pronouns SingularPluralSingularPlural myourmineours your yours his their his their herhers its Use possessive adjectives in front of nouns. They are adjectives that show possession. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide. is funny, butfatherYourmine is usually serious. AdjS V IC

Possessive Adjectives & Possessive Pronouns Possessive Adjectives Possessive Pronouns SingularPluralSingularPlural myourmineours your yours his their his their herhers its Use possessive pronouns without nouns. They can be subjects or objects that show possession. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide. is funny, butfatherYourmine is usually serious. CCSV Adv IC Adj

Correct. “My” is an adjective in front of the noun “coat.” Incorrect. “Mine” is a pronoun that should not be in front of another noun. Incorrect. “Their” is an adjective that needs to be in front of a noun. Correct. “Theirs” is a pronoun that does not need another noun. Correct. “Her” is a possessive adjective in front of the noun “book.” Incorrect. “Hers” is a possessive pronoun that does not need a noun. Possessive: Adjectives & Pronouns Click on the correct sentence. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.

Correct. “It’s” means the subject “it” and the verb “is.” Incorrect. “Its” is a possessive adjective. Both are correct because “everyone” can use a singular pronoun. However, a plural pronoun is preferred over just “his.” Both are correct because “everyone” can use a singular pronoun. However, this is an older style. Correct. “Someone” is indefinite and in formal situations is referred to with a singular pronoun. Incorrect. “They” is a subject pronoun and should only be used in the subject position. Possessive: Adjectives & Pronouns Click on the correct sentence. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.

Reflexive Pronouns Subject PronounsReflexive Pronouns Imyself you (singular)yourself (singular) hehimself sheherself ititself weourselves you (plural)yourselves (plural) theythemselves  Use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object are the same person. I and myself; we and ourselves  Use reflexive pronouns with common verbs such as burn, hurt, cut, enjoy, teach, introduce, and look at. Common phrases like “enjoy yourself,” “help yourself,” and “behave yourself.” Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.  Use reflexive pronouns to emphasize a specific person.  Use “by” + reflexive pronoun to mean “alone.” ex. …”live by herself.”

Correct. This is unusual wording, but we do it sometimes to emphasize who said or did something. Incorrect. Cannot have the subject pronoun and object pronoun next to each other in the subject position. Both are correct – this sentence “himself” and “he” are the same man. The other sentence “him” and “he” are two different men. Both are correct – ONLY IF this sentence “him” refers to a different male than the “he” refers to. Incorrect. “Ourself” is never used – it is never a correct spelling. Correct. “Ourselves” is the reflexive pronoun (it refers back to “we”). Reflexive Pronouns Click on the correct sentence. Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide.

Other as adjective or pronoun Click to go to next slide. Click to go to next slide. AdjectivePronoun Indefinite Singularanother + singular nounanother Pluralother + plural nounothers* Definite Singularthe other + singular nounthe other Pluralthe other + plural nounthe others* *Only plural pronouns take “-s” **Do not use “others” in front of a plural noun 1.“Another” means one more. Use another with singular count nouns. 2.Use “another two” or “another few” with noun and expressions of time, money, distance. Ex., We are going to stay another few days. Ex., I need another ten dollars. 3.“Other” and “others” refer to part of a group not already mentioned. Ex., Our guest was from Brazil. Other guests were from England. 4.“The other” and “the others” means the rest of a group we are talking about. Ex., The star has three homes. One is in Malibu and the others are in San Diego.

Both are correct. Both mean “I understand you, and you understand me.” Correct. Do not use “others” with a plural noun. Incorrect. Do not use “others” with a plural noun. Correct. Use “another” in front of singular count nouns. Incorrect. Use “another” in front of singular nouns. Other as adjective and pronoun Click on the correct sentence. Click end show. Click end show.