Exploring Pronoun Cases: Subject, Object, Possessive, and Reflexive

In this video, Lulu Shaw from the Learning Depot explains the concept of pronoun case, covering subjective, objective, possessive, and reflexive pronouns. The video provides definitions, examples, and common mistakes for each type of pronoun, helping students understand their correct usage in sentences. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using the right pronoun case to maintain grammatical accuracy.

What are the four types of pronoun cases discussed in the video?

• Subject, Object, Indefinite, Reflexive

• Subject, Object, Interrogative, Reflexive

• Subject, Object, Demonstrative, Reflexive

• Subject, Object, Possessive, Reflexive

Which of the following is a subject pronoun?

• Me

• Her

• Him

• I

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

• Because 'me' is an object pronoun.

• Because 'I' sounds better.

• Because 'me' is incorrect grammar.

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

Which pronoun would correctly replace 'Heather' in the sentence 'Our school's valedictorian was Heather'?

• Her

• Hers

• Herself

• She

Which of the following is an objective pronoun?

• Who

• Us

• They

• We

In the sentence 'Mark helps Sheila', which pronoun can replace 'Sheila'?

• Her

• Herself

• She

• Hers

Which pronoun would correctly replace 'our family' in the sentence 'The Smiths sent our family a gift basket'?

• They

• Us

• We

• Them

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

• Our

• Mine

• My

• Their

In the sentence 'The charger on the table is mine', what type of pronoun is 'mine'?

• Subject pronoun

• Independent possessive pronoun

• Object pronoun

• Possessive adjective

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

• I treated myself to a spa day.

• She gave the book to myself.

• Sharon and myself will handle the accounts.

• The winners of the spelling bee were Andrew and myself.