1. Pronoun Usage

2. Nominative Case Nominative pronouns are used as the subjects of verbs. Nominative Pronouns Singular Plural I we you he, she, it they They followed the signs to the mall.

3. 1. (she/her) The judge and _______ studied the evidence. 2. (he/him) Ted and ______ took the wrong train. 3. (we/us) Either Julius or _____will give you a ride. 4. (they/them) I’m sure ____knew about the meeting.

4. Direct and Indirect Objects Direct Object: A noun/pronoun/word group that tells who or what receives an action or shows the result of an action. They visit Grandma Smith during the holidays.

5. Direct and Indirect Objects Indirect Object: a noun/pronoun/word group that tells to who/what or for who/what The children’s grandmother often visits them.

6. Objective Case Both direct and indirect objects should be in the objective case. Objective Pronouns Singular Plural me us you him, her, it them

7. 1. (we/us) The ____ warned the sailors about the rough seas. 2. (me/I) Please give the book to _____. 3. (them/they) Did you give Paula and ____the missed work? 4. (she/her) I bought my father and _____ identical birthday gifts this year.

8. Possessive Case Shows ownership. Possessive Pronouns Singular Plural my, mine our, ours your, yours his, her, hers, its their, theirs

9. 1. (my/mine) Julie still has her life jacket, but ____was lost overboard. 2. (her/hers) I don’t like my neighbor; however, my sister likes _____ 3. (their/theirs) Most teachers are assigning _____ students homework. 4. (their/theirs) Most teachers are assigning _____ homework.