English Language Arts
Grade 7
15 min
Choose between subject and object pronouns
Choose between subject and object pronouns
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define and differentiate between subject and object pronouns.
Identify subject pronouns and object pronouns in various sentence structures.
Apply the correct subject pronoun when it acts as the subject of a verb.
Apply the correct object pronoun when it receives the action of a verb or follows a preposition.
Correctly choose between subject and object pronouns in compound subjects and objects.
Revise sentences to correct errors in subject and object pronoun usage.
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In this lesson, you'll learn the crucial difference between subject and object pronouns and when to use each one. Mastering this skill will m...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun or another pronoun.Instead of 'Sarah went to the store,' we can say 'She went to the store.'
AntecedentThe noun or pronoun that a pronoun refers back to.In 'When Maria finished her homework, she went outside,' 'Maria' is the antecedent of 'she'.
SubjectThe noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb in a sentence.In 'The dog barked loudly,' 'dog' is the subject.
Subject PronounA pronoun used as the subject of a sentence or clause. These pronouns perform the action.I, you, he, she, it, we, they (e.g., 'They ran quickly.')
ObjectThe noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb or is the object of a preposition.In 'She threw...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Subject Pronoun Rule
Use a subject pronoun when the pronoun is performing the action of the verb.
Subject pronouns are the 'doers' of the sentence. They come before the verb or are linked by a linking verb (like 'is' or 'was').
The Object Pronoun Rule
Use an object pronoun when the pronoun is receiving the action of the verb or is the object of a preposition.
Object pronouns are the 'receivers' of the action. They typically come after the verb or after a preposition (e.g., to, for, with, between, by).
The 'Remove the Other Person' Test for Compound Pronouns
When a pronoun is part of a compound subject or object (e.g., 'Maria and I'), temporarily remove the other noun/pronoun to see which pronoun sounds cor...
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Challenging
Which of the following sentences uses all subject and object pronouns correctly?
A.Her and her brother gave a gift to my friend and I.
B.She and her brother gave a gift to my friend and I.
C.She and her brother gave a gift to my friend and me.
D.Her and her brother gave a gift to my friend and me.
Challenging
The sentence 'Me and my friends went to the concert' is incorrect. According to the tutorial, why must it be changed to 'My friends and I went to the concert'?
A.Because 'I' should always come after other people out of politeness.
B.Because 'me' is an object pronoun and cannot receive the action of 'went'.
C.Because 'me' is a singular pronoun and the subject is plural.
D.Because 'I' is a subject pronoun, and the pronoun is part of the compound subject performing the action 'went'.
Challenging
The coach will give the MVP award to whoever scores the most points, either ____ or ____.
A.he, she
B.him, her
C.he, her
D.him, she
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