English Language Arts
Grade 5
15 min
Subject and object pronouns review
Subject and object pronouns review
What you'll learn
- Identify and correctly classify at least 8 out of 10 pronouns within a given paragraph as either subject or object pronouns, demonstrating understanding of their grammatical function.
- Apply knowledge of subject and object pronouns by rewriting 5 sentences, replacing nouns with appropriate pronouns in at least 4 of them, while maintaining grammatical correctness and clarity.
- Explain the difference between subject and object pronouns, providing at least 3 distinct examples of each used correctly in original sentences, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of their roles in sentence structure.
- Correctly rewrite 3 out of 4 sentences with incorrect pronoun usage, demonstrating mastery of pronoun case and agreement.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) within dialogue.
Identify object pronouns (me, you, him, her, it, us, them) within dialogue.
Differentiate between subject and object pronouns based on their function in a sentence.
Correctly choose between subject and object pronouns when writing dialogue.
Replace nouns with the appropriate subject or object pronouns inside quotation marks.
Analyze dialogue from a short text to identify and correct pronoun usage.
Construct original dialogue using subject and object pronouns accurately.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun or nouns.Instead of 'Maria threw the ball to Maria's brother,' you can say, 'She threw the ball to him.'
SubjectThe person, place, or thing that is *doing* the action in a sentence.In the sentence, 'He read the book,' the word 'He' is the subject.
ObjectThe person, place, or thing that is *receiving* the action in a sentence.In the sentence, 'The teacher praised her,' the word 'her' is the object.
Subject PronounA pronoun used as the subject of a sentence. The subject pronouns are: I, you, he, she, it, we, they."We are going to the movies," announced David.
Object PronounA pronoun used as the object of a verb or a preposition. The object pronouns ar...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Subject Rule
Use a subject pronoun (I, he, she, we, they) when the pronoun is the one doing the action.
The subject pronoun is the 'doer' in the sentence. It usually comes before the verb. For example, in 'She ran,' 'She' is the one doing the running.
The Object Rule
Use an object pronoun (me, him, her, us, them) when the pronoun is receiving the action or follows a preposition (like 'to', 'for', 'with').
The object pronoun is the 'receiver' of the action. It usually comes after the verb or a preposition. For example, in 'The dog followed him,' 'him' is receiving the action of being followed.
The Compound Pronoun Test
When you have a pronoun paired with a noun (like 'Leo...
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Challenging
A character writes in a note, "The secret is between you and I. Tell no one!" This contains a common error. Which option correctly rewrites the first sentence?
A.The secret is between we.
B.The secret is between us.
C.The secret is between you and me.
D.The secret is between they.
Challenging
Read the dialogue from two friends, Alex and Ben. Which character uses subject and object pronouns correctly in all of their lines? Alex: "He and I are going to the park. Will you come with us?" Ben: "Sure! My mom gave some snacks to my brother and I. Me and him can share them with you."
A.Alex
B.Ben
C.Both Alex and Ben
D.Neither Alex nor Ben
Challenging
Imagine a character is asked, "Who broke the vase?" The character wants to admit that she and her friend David broke it. Which is the most grammatically correct and logical response?
A."Me and him broke it."
B."It was broke by him and I."
C."Us broke it."
D."He and I broke it."
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