Subject, Object, Possessive, and Reflexive Pronouns

This video tutorial covers four types of pronoun cases: subjective, objective, possessive, and reflexive. It explains each type with examples, highlighting their usage in sentences. Subjective pronouns replace the subject noun, objective pronouns serve as objects of verbs or prepositions, possessive pronouns indicate ownership, and reflexive pronouns emphasize that the subject and object are the same. The tutorial also addresses common mistakes and provides guidance on correct pronoun usage.

Which of the following is a subject pronoun?

• Me

• Him

• They

• Us

In the sentence 'My sister is smarter than I', why is 'I' used instead of 'me'?

• Because 'I' is a possessive pronoun

• Because 'I' is a subject pronoun and the verb is implied

• Because 'I' is a reflexive pronoun

• Because 'I' is an object pronoun

What is a predicate nominative?

• A pronoun used to emphasize the subject

• A pronoun used as a direct object

• A pronoun used to rename the subject after a linking verb

• A pronoun used to show possession

Which pronoun would correctly replace 'Sheila' in the sentence 'Mark helps Sheila'?

• Herself

• Hers

• Her

• She

In the sentence 'The Smiths sent us a gift basket', what role does 'us' play?

• Subject

• Indirect object

• Possessive adjective

• Direct object

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun in its independent form?

• Our

• My

• Mine

• Their

What is a common mistake when using the pronoun 'its'?

• Adding an apostrophe to make it 'it's'

• Using it as a subject pronoun

• Using it as a reflexive pronoun

• Adding an 's' to make it possessive

Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun?

• He

• His

• Himself

• Him

In the sentence 'I treated myself to a spa day', what is the function of 'myself'?

• Possessive pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Object pronoun

• Subject pronoun

Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

• The winners were Andrew and myself.

• Sharon and myself will handle the accounts.

• I myself would never say that.

• He gave the book to myself.