Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Chapter 13: Pronouns Grammar Commandment #13: Proper Users of Pronouns Shall Be We.

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "Chapter 13: Pronouns Grammar Commandment #13: Proper Users of Pronouns Shall Be We."— Presentation transcript:

1 Chapter 13: Pronouns Grammar Commandment #13: Proper Users of Pronouns Shall Be We.

2 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a better name may be pronominal, considering how the pronoun stands in for any noun or nominal phrase, which we refer to as its antecedent.

3 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a better name may be pronominal, considering how the pronoun stands in for any noun or nominal phrase, which we refer to as its antecedent. Ex: The Eggnog frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog is delicious.

4 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a better name may be pronominal, considering how the pronoun stands in for any noun or nominal phrase, which we refer to as its antecedent. Ex: The Eggnog frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog is delicious.

5 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a better name may be pronominal, considering how the pronoun stands in for any noun or nominal phrase, which we refer to as its antecedent. Ex: (The Eggnog frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog) It is delicious.

6 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a better name may be pronominal, considering how the pronoun stands in for any noun or nominal phrase, which we refer to as its antecedent. Ex: It is delicious.

7 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit.

8 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit.

9 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit. He told Megan that, too.

10 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit. He told Megan that, too.

11 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit. He told Megan that, too. Ex: Where you spend your time is none of my business.

12 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit. He told Megan that, too. Ex: Where you spend your time is none of my business.

13 Pronouns: Intro Pronouns are traditionally defined as words that stand in for nouns. But a pronoun may also substitute other nominals, such as verb phrases and clauses: Ex: The policeman warned Callie to drive the speed limit. He told Megan that, too. Ex: That / It is none of my business.

14 Pronouns: Personal Case: Subjective (Nominative) IWeYou SheThey He It

15 Pronouns: Personal Case: Subjective (Nominative)Objective (Accusative) IWeMeUs YouYouYouYou SheTheyHerThem HeHimIt

16 Pronouns: Personal Case: Possessive (Genitive) MyOurMineOurs YourYourYoursYours HerTheirHersTheirsHisIts

17 Pronouns: Personal Subjective (Nominative): Subject (All Patterns) Subject Complement (Patterns 3 & 5)

18 Pronouns: Personal Subjective (Nominative): Subject (All Patterns) Subject Complement (Patterns 3 & 5) Ex: Alex and I / me were entranced by the smell of donuts at the bakery, and we / us began to drool uncontrollably.

19 Pronouns: Personal Subjective (Nominative): Subject (All Patterns) Subject Complement (Patterns 3 & 5) Ex: Alex and I / me were entranced by the smell of donuts at the bakery, and we / us began to drool uncontrollably.

20 Pronouns: Personal Subjective (Nominative): Subject (All Patterns) Subject Complement (Patterns 3 & 5) Ex: If you are looking for the one who ate the last Hostess Fruit Pie, this is she / her.

21 Pronouns: Personal Subjective (Nominative): Subject (All Patterns) Subject Complement (Patterns 3 & 5) Ex: If you are looking for the one who ate the last Hostess Fruit Pie, this is she / her.

22 Pronouns: Personal Objective (Accusative): Direct Object (Patterns 7 & 8) Indirect Object (Pattern 8) Objective Complement (Pattern 10) Object of the Preposition (All Patterns)

23 Pronouns: Personal Objective (Accusative): Direct Object (Patterns 7 & 8) Indirect Object (Pattern 8) Objective Complement (Pattern 10) Object of the Preposition (All Patterns) Ex: This incident is just between we / us.

24 Pronouns: Personal Objective (Accusative): Direct Object (Patterns 7 & 8) Indirect Object (Pattern 8) Objective Complement (Pattern 10) Object of the Preposition (All Patterns) Ex: This incident is just between we / us.

25 Pronouns: Personal Objective (Accusative): Direct Object (Patterns 7 & 8) Indirect Object (Pattern 8) Objective Complement (Pattern 10) Object of the Preposition (All Patterns) Ex: This incident is just between we / us. Ex: This incident is just between you and I / me.

26 Pronouns: Personal Objective (Accusative): Direct Object (Patterns 7 & 8) Indirect Object (Pattern 8) Objective Complement (Pattern 10) Object of the Preposition (All Patterns) Ex: This incident is just between we / us. Ex: This incident is just between you and I / me.

27 Pronouns: Personal Possessive (Genitive): Its v. It’s v. Its’ There v. They’re v. Their There’s v. Theirs v. Their’s

28 Pronouns: Personal Possessive (Genitive): Its v. It’s v. Its’ There v. They’re v. Their There’s v. Theirs v. Their’s

29 Pronouns: Personal Possessive (Genitive): Its v. It’s v. Its’ There v. They’re v. Their There’s v. Theirs v. Their’s Only acceptable in Kentucky: – Their’s- Its’ – Her’s - Hers’ – Our’s- Ours’ – Your’s - Yours’


Download ppt "Chapter 13: Pronouns Grammar Commandment #13: Proper Users of Pronouns Shall Be We."

Similar presentations


Ads by Google