1. Pronoun Case A Writers Reference; G3-C &D pg. 192-199 Lauren Wagner & Huntington Recker

2. Subjective Case Pronouns functioning as subjects (or subject compliments) appear in the subjective case. SUBJECT COMPLIMENTS- WORDS FOLLOWING LINKING VERBS THAT COMPLETE THE MEANING OF THE SUBJECT. Singular- I, YOU, HE/SHE/IT Plural- WE, YOU, THEY

3. Examples of Pronouns in the Subjective Case George and I went to the fair. You and me are best friends. I had a fun time at the movies.

4. Objective Case Pronouns functioning as objects appear in the objective case Singular- ME, YOU, HIM/HER/IT Plural-US, YOU, THEM

5. Examples of Pronouns in the Objective Case We found the best dog at the pet store, and brought him home. For my best friend’s graduation party, we got her a keg.

6. Possessive Case Pronouns functioning as possessives appear in the possessive case. Singular-MY, YOUR, HIS/HER/ITS Plural- OUR, YOUR THEIR

7. Examples of Pronouns in the Possessive Case That is my dog. Her brother is turning twenty-one tomorrow.

8. Appositives Nouns phrases that rename nouns or pronouns. A pronoun used as an appositive has the same function, usually subject or object, as the word(s) it renames.

9. Examples of Appositives The scientist, Dr. Miller and I cured cancer. Only two of us got in the club, my friend and me.

10. Who or Whom? Who, subjective case pronouns, are used for subjects or subject compliments. Whom, objective case pronouns, are used for objects.

11. In subordinate Clauses The case of a relative pronoun in a subordinate clause is determined by its function within the subordinate clause it introduces. Example: The medal goes to the wrestler who wins the most matches.

12. Continued When the pronoun functions as an object in a subordinate clause, whom appears out of order, before the subject and verb. Example: You will work with our professors, whom you will meet later.

13. Conclusion When determining pronoun cases, decide if it will be used as a subject or an object, and whether it is possessive or not. If the person or thing is the subject of the sentence use who, if the person or thing is the object use whom. You should probably keep the handout as it has extra information on it.