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7. Interrogative pronouns ask a question. They are: what, which, ... following it
to another word in the sentence.
Sit by (I, me).
Answer: The pronoun is the object of the preposition me, so the sentence reads: “Sit
by me.”
Using the Possessive Case
1. Use the possessive ... changing the meaning. For example:
The book gave (to) my boss and (to) me some new strategies.”
The bill gave (we, us) a shock.
Answer: The bill gave us a shock.
3. Use the objective case for the...
...
paragraphs.
accordingly again also besides
consequently finally for example furthermore
however indeed moreover on the other hand
otherwise nevertheless then therefore
Adjective Adverb
Quick — quickly
Careful ... all!
Using the Nominative Case
1. Use the nominative case to show the subject of a verb.
Father and (I, me) like to shop at flea markets.
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Overview of Pronoun Case
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Quick Tip
The word antecedent comes from a Latin word meaning “to go before.” However,
the noun does not have to appear before the pronoun in a sentence. ... and objects.
The boss and (myself, I) had a meeting.
Answer: Use the pronoun I, not the reflexive form. Therefore, the sentence reads: The
boss and I had a meeting.”
3. Who is the nominative ... changing the meaning. For example:
The book gave (to) my boss and (to) me some new strategies.”
The bill gave (we, us) a shock.
Answer: The bill gave us a shock.
3. Use the objective case for the...
... did she finally invite to the dinner party?
Answer: She is the subject, the person doing the action. Therefore, the sentence should
read: “Whom did she finally invite to the dinner party?”
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If you can find an answer in the sentence, the verb is transitive.
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs join the subject and the predicate. They do not show action. Instead, they help
the ... possessive.
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In the nominative case, the pronoun is used as a subject.
I threw the ball.
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In the objective case, the pronoun is used as an object.
Give the ball to me.
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In the possessive case, the pronoun...