1. Using Pronouns in prepositional phrases
Lesson 2

2. Lesson 2- using pronouns in prepositional phrases
You often use pronouns as the OBJECTS of prepositions.
When the object of a preposition is a pronoun, use an OBJECT PRONOUN.
Rita describe the book to me.
I will buy a copy for her.

3. Lesson 2- using pronouns in prepositional phrases
Sometimes a preposition has a compound object, that is, an object consisting of two or more words.
Always use OBJECT PRONOUNS in a compound object.
Have you spoken to Juan and them?
I discussed the issue with her and him.

4. Lesson 2- using pronouns in prepositional phrases
When you use the word me in a compound object, make sure that it always comes last.
Correct: Except for Joe and me, no one agreed.
Incorrect: Except for me and Joe, no one agreed.

5. Lesson 2- using pronouns in prepositional phrases
Avoid using a reflexive pronoun as the object of a preposition when a preposition is needed.
Correct: Mr. Li stood between Tad and me.
Incorrect: Mr. Li stood between Tad and myself.

6. Lesson 2- using pronouns in prepositional phrases
Directions: Write the word(s) that correctly completes the sentence.
Are biographies of contemporary writers more appealing to Ellen and (he, him)?
I heard about a book from Ilene and (they, them).
Except for Ilene and (I, me) no one liked it.
Reading about the life of Jack London was a treat for (Ilene and me, Me and Ilene).
To (myself, me) it was well written.