Pronoun Case

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What is a pronoun?

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

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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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.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

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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

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What is the objective case used for?

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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

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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.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

Provide examples of nominative case pronouns.

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I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Front

Provide examples of objective case pronouns.

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me, you, him, her, it, us, them.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Provide examples of possessive case pronouns.

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my, your, his, her, its, our, their.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Front

How do you determine which pronoun case to use in a sentence?

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Consider the function of the pronoun in the sentence: subject (nominative), object (objective), or possession (possessive).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

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What is the role of the pronoun 'we' in a sentence?

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'We' is a nominative case pronoun used as the subject of a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D