The passage below contains a total of ten pronouns. How many of the pronouns in the passage below are in the nominative case?
"Teach me, O Lord the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart."
number of pronouns:
The passage below contains a total of ten pronouns. How many of these pronouns are in the objective case?
"Teach me, O Lord the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart."
number of pronouns:
The passage below contains a total of ten pronouns. How many of these pronouns are in the possessive case?
"Teach me, O Lord the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart."
There are a total of ten pronouns in the passage.
To determine how many of these pronouns are in the nominative case, we need to identify pronouns that function as subjects or subject complements.
In the passage provided, the pronouns "I" and "it" are in the nominative case.
Therefore, the number of pronouns in the nominative case is two.
To determine how many of these pronouns are in the objective case, we need to identify pronouns that function as direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of prepositions.
In the passage provided, the pronouns "me" and "it" are in the objective case.
Therefore, the number of pronouns in the objective case is two.
To determine how many of these pronouns are in the possessive case, we need to identify pronouns that show ownership or possession.
In the passage provided, the pronoun "thy" is in the possessive case.
Therefore, the number of pronouns in the possessive case is one.
To determine the number of pronouns in each case, it is important to understand the different cases of pronouns.
1. Nominative Case: Pronouns in the nominative case are used as the subject of a sentence or clause. Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
2. Objective Case: Pronouns in the objective case are used as the object of a verb or preposition. Examples include: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
3. Possessive Case: Pronouns in the possessive case show ownership or possession. Examples include: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.
Now, let's analyze the given passage and determine the number of pronouns in each case.
"Teach me, O Lord the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart."
Nominative Case: The pronouns in the nominative case in this passage are "I" and "it." (2 pronouns)
Objective Case: The pronouns in the objective case in this passage are "me" and "it." (2 pronouns)
Possessive Case: There are no pronouns in the possessive case in this passage. (0 pronouns)
Therefore, the breakdown is as follows:
- Nominative Case: 2 pronouns
- Objective Case: 2 pronouns
- Possessive Case: 0 pronouns
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