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The teacher asked Sam to share his story with the class. Is his an object or subject pronoun?
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The word "his" is a possessive adjective, a pronoun placed before a noun to describe that noun (story) as belonging to a male.
The word "he" is a subject pronoun, and "him" is an object pronoun.
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Which is correct you or me was asked or were asked?
The compound subject takes the plural verb: were.However, the subject pronoun 'me' is incorrect. The pronoun 'me' is the objective first person pronoun; used for the object of a verb or a preposition. The first person subject pronoun is 'I'.The correct sentence is: You and I wereasked...
What is a pronoun for teacher?
The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'teacher' is he or she as a subject, and him or her as the object. Examples:Is she your teacher, Ms. Green? Yes, would you like to meet her?I met with your teacher today. He had good things to say about your work. I asked him to send a note if you needed help with your math.
As a direct object is neighbor what or whom?
The question is a bit confused. The noun 'neighbor' is the same word whether it is a subject or an object in a sentence. Examples:My neighbor came to my barbecue. (subject of the sentence)You met my neighbor at the barbecue. (direct object of the verb 'met')The pronoun 'who' is a subject, interrogative and relative pronoun, which functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The pronoun 'whom' is an object, interrogative and relative pronoun, which normally functions as the object of a preposition (not the object of a verb).An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause (a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought, not a complete sentence). A relative clause gives information about its antecedent.Examples:Who is your neighbor? (interrogative pronoun)For whom did your neighbor hold the barbecue? (interrogative pronoun)The neighbor who asked me to make a cake was holding a barbecue. (relative pronoun, subject of the relative clause)The neighbor for whom I made the cake was holding a barbecue. (relative pronoun, object of the preposition 'for')
Is our a pronoun?
Yes, the word 'our' is a pronoun, a plural possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to describe that noun.The possessive adjective 'our' takes the place of a plural noun or a noun for the speaker and one or more other people.Example: The children and I spent our vacation at the beach.
What role does the pronoun us play Marcus asked Natalie to bring us the box of supplies?
The pronoun 'us' is the indirect object of the verb 'to bring'.The direct object of the verb 'to bring' is 'box'.The pronoun 'us' is the first person, plural, objective, personal pronoun.
Is the word be a subject pronoun or object pronoun?
The personal pronoun 'me' is the first person, singular, objective pronoun. The personal pronoun 'me' takes the place of the noun (or name) of the person speaking as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:He asked me for my number. (direct object of the verb 'asked')They brought some flowers for me. (object of the preposition 'for')
Which is correct you or me was asked or were asked?
The compound subject takes the plural verb: were.However, the subject pronoun 'me' is incorrect. The pronoun 'me' is the objective first person pronoun; used for the object of a verb or a preposition. The first person subject pronoun is 'I'.The correct sentence is: You and I wereasked...
What is a pronoun for teacher?
The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'teacher' is he or she as a subject, and him or her as the object. Examples:Is she your teacher, Ms. Green? Yes, would you like to meet her?I met with your teacher today. He had good things to say about your work. I asked him to send a note if you needed help with your math.
Can you give some examples of using her as personal pronoun?
The pronoun 'her' is an objective case personal pronoun and a possessive adjective; the possessive pronoun form is 'hers'. Example sentences:The teacher asked her to help. (personal pronoun, direct object of the verb 'help')I made her some lunch. (personal pronoun, indirect object of the verb 'made')John made a valentine for her. (personal pronoun, object of the preposition 'for')Her bicycle is new. (possessive adjective, describing the subject 'bicycle')The new bicycle is hers. (possessive pronoun, takes the place of the noun that belongs to 'her')
How do you tell whether you and it are either a subject pronoun or an object pronoun?
It's true that both personal pronouns 'you' and 'it' can function as either a subject or an object in a sentence.To know which role the pronoun is playing, you must understand what a subject and what an object is in a sentence.The subject can be the subject of a sentence or a clause.A sentence is a group of words with a subject and a verb. It can have many more parts but it's not a sentence without a subject and a verb. A sentence is the expression of a complete thought. The subject is what the sentence is about. The verb is what the subject is or is doing.The subjects of the sentences in the preceding paragraph are sentence, it, sentence, subject, and verb. The pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'sentence' as the subject of the second sentence.A clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought. A clause is a group of words that gives more information about something in the sentence. For example: The question you asked is a basic one. (the pronoun 'you' is the subject of the clause 'you asked'; the clause refers to the subject noun 'question')An object can be the object of a verb (direct or indirect) or a preposition. For example:I will try to answer it. (the pronoun 'it' is the direct object of the verb 'answer')I will try to answer it for you. (the pronoun 'you' is the object of the preposition 'for')
As a direct object is neighbor what or whom?
The question is a bit confused. The noun 'neighbor' is the same word whether it is a subject or an object in a sentence. Examples:My neighbor came to my barbecue. (subject of the sentence)You met my neighbor at the barbecue. (direct object of the verb 'met')The pronoun 'who' is a subject, interrogative and relative pronoun, which functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The pronoun 'whom' is an object, interrogative and relative pronoun, which normally functions as the object of a preposition (not the object of a verb).An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause (a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete thought, not a complete sentence). A relative clause gives information about its antecedent.Examples:Who is your neighbor? (interrogative pronoun)For whom did your neighbor hold the barbecue? (interrogative pronoun)The neighbor who asked me to make a cake was holding a barbecue. (relative pronoun, subject of the relative clause)The neighbor for whom I made the cake was holding a barbecue. (relative pronoun, object of the preposition 'for')
Is asked an indirect object?
No, "asked" is not typically considered an indirect object. It is the verb in the sentence that describes the action taken by the subject on the object. The indirect object, if present, would receive the direct object.
What is a sentence that has teacher as the direct object?
The students asked the teacher for her opinion.
Is our a pronoun?
Yes, the word 'our' is a pronoun, a plural possessive adjective, a word placed before a noun to describe that noun.The possessive adjective 'our' takes the place of a plural noun or a noun for the speaker and one or more other people.Example: The children and I spent our vacation at the beach.
What role does the pronoun us play Marcus asked Natalie to bring us the box of supplies?
The pronoun 'us' is the indirect object of the verb 'to bring'.The direct object of the verb 'to bring' is 'box'.The pronoun 'us' is the first person, plural, objective, personal pronoun.
How do you know if the relative pronoun has a antecedent?
A relative pronoun always has an antecedent. The definition of a relative pronoun is a word that intoruduces a relative clause that relates back to the antecedent.Examples:You, who asked the question, now have an answer. (you is the antecedent)Or:You may ask the teacher who assigned the work. (teacher is the antecedent)
Is ''us'' a preposition?
No, "us" is not a preposition. "Us" is a pronoun that is used as the object of a verb or preposition.
