write the use of the pronoun
is it subject or nominative absolute
Q1. We taxpayers will have to pay for this project
Q2. cautiously, Grace and they crossed the street.
Q3. I think he will be the best judge.
i think they are all acting as a subject!!
I agree.
thx
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You are correct! In all three sentences, the pronouns are acting as the subject. The pronouns in each sentence are "We," "they," and "I," respectively.
To identify whether a pronoun is functioning as a subject, you can follow these steps:
1. Look for the noun or pronoun that the verb is acting upon.
2. Identify the word that is performing the action or being described by the verb.
3. If the pronoun is the one performing the action or being described, then it is acting as the subject.
Now, let's break down each sentence:
Q1. "We taxpayers will have to pay for this project."
- The verb is "will have to pay."
- The sentence is talking about the taxpayers who will be paying, and "We" is used to refer to them.
- Therefore, "We" is acting as the subject.
Q2. "Cautiously, Grace and they crossed the street."
- The verb is "crossed."
- The sentence is talking about the people who crossed the street, which includes both Grace and the pronoun "they."
- "They" is the pronoun referring to the people who crossed the street, so it is acting as the subject.
Q3. "I think he will be the best judge."
- The verb is "think."
- The sentence is talking about the person who thinks, and "I" is used to refer to this person.
- Therefore, "I" is acting as the subject.
In all three sentences, the pronouns "We," "they," and "I" are functioning as subjects.