Pronoun Case

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What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition and simplify sentences.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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What are the three cases of pronouns in English?

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The three cases of pronouns in English are nominative (subjective), objective, and possessive.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the nominative case used for?

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The nominative case is used for pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Provide an example of a nominative case pronoun.

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Examples of nominative case pronouns include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the objective case used for?

Back

The objective case is used for pronouns that act as the object of a verb or preposition.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Provide an example of an objective case pronoun.

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Examples of objective case pronouns include 'me', 'you', 'him', 'her', 'it', 'us', and 'them'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is the possessive case used for?

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The possessive case is used for pronouns that show ownership or possession.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

Provide an example of a possessive case pronoun.

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Examples of possessive case pronouns include 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is the difference between 'he' and 'him'?

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'He' is a nominative case pronoun used as a subject, while 'him' is an objective case pronoun used as an object.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the difference between 'she' and 'her'?

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'She' is a nominative case pronoun used as a subject, while 'her' is an objective or possessive case pronoun.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A