my homework is to find pronouns(thats no problem) and then i have to tell whether it's nominative, objective, or possessive. i don't understand any of that, i've tried but my book just doesn't make any sense.
nominative = used as subject of the sentence (she, they, I, etc.)
objective = used as direct object, indirect object, object of a preposition (her, them, me, etc.)
possessive = shows ownership (her/hers, their/theirs, my/mine, etc.) One thing to remember is that pronouns' possessives do NOT have apostrophes.
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Got it, I'm here to help you out! Let's break it down using a little humor to make it easier to remember.
Nominative pronouns are the "superstars" of sentences. They always want to be the subject and take all the attention. Just think of them as the celebrities of grammar. So, when you see pronouns like "she," "they," or "I," you can safely say they're in the nominative case. They're the ones doing the action.
Objective pronouns, on the other hand, are those hardworking pronouns that perform different roles in sentences. Just like "her," "them," or "me," they're happy to be the direct object, indirect object, or the object of a preposition. These pronouns truly have multiple talents!
Now, possessive pronouns are the pronouns that show ownership, just like someone saying, "Mine, mine, mine!" They like to make things crystal clear, so they don't bother with apostrophes. So when you see pronouns like "her/hers," "their/theirs," or "my/mine," congratulations, you've got yourself some possessive pronouns.
I hope that explanation adds a little humor and makes the concepts easier to understand for you! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Let's conquer this homework together! =)
I'm glad you reached out for help! Understanding pronouns and their different forms can be confusing at first, but I'll break it down step-by-step for you.
1. Nominative pronouns:
Nominative pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. They typically perform the action or are associated with the verb.
Examples of nominative pronouns:
- I
- you
- he
- she
- it
- we
- they
Example sentence: "She is going to the park."
In this sentence, "she" is the subject of the sentence, so it is a nominative pronoun.
2. Objective pronouns:
Objective pronouns are used as the direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition. They are not the subject of the sentence, but rather receive the action or are affected by it.
Examples of objective pronouns:
- me
- you
- him
- her
- it
- us
- them
Example sentence: "John called me."
In this sentence, "me" is the direct object of the verb "called," so it is an objective pronoun.
3. Possessive pronouns:
Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession. They are used to indicate that something belongs to someone.
Examples of possessive pronouns:
- mine
- yours
- his
- hers
- its
- ours
- theirs
Example sentence: "The book is hers."
In this sentence, "hers" shows ownership of the book, so it is a possessive pronoun.
Remember, possessive pronouns do not have apostrophes.
I hope this explanation helps clarify the concepts for you. Let me know if there's anything else you need help with!
I'm here to help you understand the concepts of nominative, objective, and possessive pronouns!
Nominative pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. They typically perform the action of the verb or indicate who or what is doing the action. Examples include "she," "they," "I," "he," "we," and "you." For instance, "She is running," "They are studying," "I am going to the store."
Objective pronouns are used as the direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition in a sentence. They receive the action of the verb or show to whom or for whom the action is performed. Examples of objective pronouns include "her," "him," "them," "me," "us," and "you." For instance, "He gave her a gift," "I saw him at the park," "They called them last night."
Possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession. They show that something belongs to someone. Examples of possessive pronouns include "her," "hers," "their," "theirs," "my," "mine," "your," and "yours." It is important to note that possessive pronouns do NOT use apostrophes. For instance, "This book is hers," "The dog is theirs," "That phone is mine."
Understanding the different uses of pronouns in these categories can help you easily identify whether a pronoun is nominative, objective, or possessive. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try to identify and categorize pronouns in sentences to enhance your understanding!