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Simpo PDF Merge and Split Unregistered Version - http://www.simpopdf.com NAME for CHAPTER 7: USING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY The Nominative Case B CLASS DATE pages 224=226 7ba. The subject of a verbshould be in the nominative case. EXAMPLES Wewere proud when shequalified for the state science fair. Are heand Isupposed to use these suitcases? 7c. A predicate nominativeshould be in the nominative case. EXAMPLE Will the club’s officers be Gabrielleand he? EXERCISE On the line before each of the following sentences,write the nominative case pronoun that will correctly replace the underlined word or words. Example she 1. My roommates will be Elena and Andrea. 1. Are you and Timothy leaving early? 2. The mysterious caller was Cathy. 3. Antonio and I will join the team. 4. Was that Karen who called? 5. It must have been Kevin who left the message. 6. Jaime and I are learning to paint with watercolors. 7. The biologist who wrote this article was Susan. 8. The dancers who won the contest were Tsiyoshi and Mitsi. 9. Tomorrow morning, Connie and Janice will come over. 10. Could the gymnast on the balance beam be Rachel? 11. Ricky and Debbie are in the band. 12. The new mascot will be Maurice. 13. Lisa and Franco and I attended the track meet. 14. Is it Rosa that won first prize? 15. I was happy when Susan returned from Europe. 16. Because Lee had left the the door open, the hornets were able to fly into the house. 17. It might have been Tamika who wrote the mysterious note. 18. Jeff and Katy are going to Japan this summer. 19. The students who went to the library are Gail and Michael. 20. Could the Count of Monte Cristo be Edmond Dantès? 140 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Third Course Simpo PDF Merge and Split Unregistered Version - http://www.simpopdf.com NAME for CHAPTER 7: USING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY The Objective Case A CLASS DATE pages 227=229 7da. A direct objectshould be in the objective case. EXAMPLE Luis visited herand mein Chicago last week. 7e. An indirect objectshould be in the objective case. EXAMPLE The manager handed himand meapplications. 7f. An object of a prepositionshould be in the objective case. EXAMPLE Donna offered some grapes tousand them. EXERCISE A In the following sentences,identify each underlined pronoun by writing above it DOfor direct object,IOfor indirect object,or OPfor object of a preposition. Example 1. The landscape designer showed us three shrubs for our garden. 1. People gave him the nickname Satchmo. 2. I saw Charles and him at the meeting. 3. Amessenger in a blue uniform handed a sealed package to her. 4. Most of us liked the new biology book. 5. Aunt Flo sent Howard and me a magazine subscription. EXERCISE B In the following sentences,underline the correct pronoun in parentheses. Example 1. Terrell asked (they, them) about the class officer elections. 6. Dad scolded (we, us) for being late to dinner. 7. After the second interview, Mr. Seiko offered (he, him) the job. 8. At the door, the students handed him and (me, I) the completed ballots. 9. Except for Anoki and (I, me), the room was empty. 10. His companion dog climbs on the bus ahead of (he, him). 11. She gladly gave (they, them) the book. 12. Dolores and her sister entered (us, we) in the contest. 13. They gave (he, him) a new watch. 14. Mrs. Peters told my brother and (I, me) a funny story. 15. Deanna gave (her, she) guitar lessons for free. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 141 Simpo PDF Merge and Split Unregistered Version - http://www.simpopdf.com NAME for CHAPTER 7: USING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY The Objective Case B CLASS DATE pages 227=229 7da. A direct objectshould be in the objective case. EXAMPLE The ski instructor will take themand meto the easiest slope first. 7e. An indirect objectshould be in the objective case. EXAMPLE Did the band leader give themand himpraise for a job well done? 7f. An object of a prepositionshould be in the objective case. EXAMPLE Louisa’s friends cooked a wonderful birthday dinner for her. EXERCISE Replace the underlined word or words in the following sentences with the appropriate objective case pronoun. Cross out the underlined words,and write the correct pronouns above them. Avoid using youorit. Example 1. Are you going to take your pets with you on the trip? 1. At the end of the controversial experiment, the studious assistant described the long-awaited results for the professor. 2. Didn’t you invite Darla, Francine, and Kenny? 3. Kevin, have you shown your grandparents the math project you put together for next week’s school fair? 4. Mr. Friedman gave the class a helpful lesson in the differences between business letters and personal letters. 5. Instead of asking Tamisha again, why not ask Barry to be on the cleanup committee? 6. Asked about a career in medicine, the counselor advised Justin to take as many high school science courses as possible. 7. Tomorrow, would you take Sally and me with you to see the historical exhibits on the Seminole and Cherokee? 8. Joe showed Marty and Hal his magazine and newspaper clippings about the eclipse. 9. Among my family and friends, the seven days of Kwanzaa are celebrated with gift-giving and storytelling. 10. For extra credit, did Mrs. Jamison say that she wants you and me to read “Misspelling” by Charles Kuralt? 142 ELEMENTS OF LANGUAGE Third Course Simpo PDF Merge and Split Unregistered Version - http://www.simpopdf.com NAME for CHAPTER 7: USING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY CLASS DATE pages 224=229 Nominative and Objective Case Pronouns 7ba. The subject of a verbshould be in the nominative case. 7c. A predicate nominativeshould be in the nominative case. 7d. A direct objectshould be in the objective case. 7e. An indirect objectshould be in the objective case. 7f. An object of a prepositionshould be in the objective case. EXERCISE For each of the following sentences,underline the correct pronoun in parentheses. Example 1. Do Mark and (he, him) read books to children at the library? 1. Kiyo and (she, her) have been friends since third grade. 2. On stage, a magician mysteriously sawed (she, her) in half. 3. Studying the martial arts taught Sara and (me, I) valuable skills. 4. The one with the most baseball cards is (he, him). 5. There is an empty lot between the river and (we, us). 6. Ahmed and (he, him) sliced the cantaloupe. 7. The conductor showed (we, us) how to use a baton. 8. There are some differences of opinion between Bill and (I, me). 9. The yoga instructor taught (we, us) new stretches. 10. Will the next volunteer be (she, her)? 11. Siamack and (he, him) speak Farsi. 12. The Clarks gave the puppy to Sandra and (she, her). 13. The customers who ordered juice were Becky and (she, her). 14. It was (I, me) who wanted to speak to you. 15. The captain of the football team is (he, him). 16. May Mark and (I, me) borrow your paintbrushes? 17. I lent (he, him) my favorite jacket. 18. Did you see (she, her) before she left? 19. Were (they, them) your grandparents? 20. Jason and Susan helped Sarah and (he, him) with their homework. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: Language Skills Practice 143 Simpo PDF Merge and Split Unregistered Version - http://www.simpopdf.com NAME for CHAPTER 7: USING PRONOUNS CORRECTLY The Possessive Case CLASS DATE pages 230=231 77ga(.1). The possessive pronouns mine,yours,his,hers,its,ours,and theirsare used as parts of a sentence in the same ways in which the pronouns in the nominative and the objective cases are used. EXAMPLES Mineis the one with the broken clasp. [subject] That small yellow lunch box is his. [predicate nominative] Harold and Mark brought theirswith them. [direct object] Mother gaveoursa quick proofreading last night. [indirect object] I think my jacket is underneath hers. [object of preposition] 7g(2). The possessive pronouns my,your,his,her,its,our,and theirare used as adjectives before nouns. EXAMPLES Was that theirdog that was howling all night? Hisgoing outside gave me the opportunity to prepare the surprise. EXERCISE A Complete the following sentences by writing an appropriate possessive pronoun on each of the lines provided.Use a variety of possessive pronouns. Example 1. We didn’t know how long their vacation would last. 1. Who can tell me the name of state capital? 2. Look how bright the comet is and how long 3. Sandra, please be sure that book is tail is! before you write your name in it. 4. Some trees do not lose leaves in the fall and winter. 5. After comparing the maps, we decided 6. What convinced Marie Curie to continue would help us the most. search for radium? 7. Askunk shows annoyance by releasing a strong-smelling spray. 8. speech teacher lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at one time. 9. Of all the answers that we received for this question, 10. The recipe that uses rice noodles, tofu, and vegetables is is the best. . EXERCISE B Complete the following sentences by writing an appropriate possessive pronoun on each of the lines provided. Use a variety of pronouns. Example 1. His winning the race impressed us all. 11. Is that his hamster, or is it 12. The shoes in the corner are ? ... - --nqh--