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The pronoun 'his' can function as a subject or an object in a sentence; or describe a subject or an object noun.
The pronoun 'his' is a possessive pronoun and a possessive adjective.
- A possessive pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun that belongs to someone or something.
- A possessive adjective is a word placed before a noun to describe that noun as belonging to someone or something.
Example functions:
Jack entered a poem in the contest. His was the second place winner. (the possessive pronoun 'his' takes the place of the noun 'poem' belonging to Jack as the subject of the second sentence)
Jack entered a poem in the contest. Second place was awarded to his. (the possessive pronoun 'his' takes the place of the noun 'poem' belonging to Jack as the object of the preposition 'to')
Jack entered the poetry contest. His poemwon second place. (the possessive adjective 'his' takes the place of the noun 'Jack' describing the subject noun 'poem')
Jack entered the poetry contest. Second place was awarded to his poem. (the possessive adjective 'his' takes the place of the noun 'Jack' describing the object of the preposition 'to')
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 12y agoHis is a possessive pronoun that can be used to show possession for the subject or the object. Examples:
Subject: His brother won the race.
Object: The race was won by his brother.
Object: I saw his brother
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∙ 13y agoNeither. It is possessive.
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The teacher asked Sam to share his story with the class. Is his an object or subject pronoun?
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.
Is they an object pronoun?
No, it is a subject pronoun because object pronouns are used as the object of a sentence. For example: "They go to the movies." = They (subject pronoun) "I go to the movies with them." = Them (object pronoun)
Is mother an object pronoun or subject pronoun?
The word 'mother' is not a pronoun.The word 'mother' is a noun, a word for a person.The noun 'mother' functions as the subject or the object in a sentence.Examples:Mother taught me to knit. - subject.I will see mother tomorrow - object.A pronoun is a word that take the place of a noun in a sentence.The pronouns that take the place of the noun 'mother' are she as a subject and her as an object in a sentence.Examples:She taught me to knit. - subject.I will see her tomorrow - object.
Is the grammar correct for Just between you and I?
The term "Just between you and I" is not a sentence. It is a prepositional phrase.The pronoun "I" is incorrect. The pronoun "I" is a subject pronoun uses as part of the compound object of the preposition.The pronoun "you" is correct. The pronoun "you" can function as a subject or an object in a sentence.The correct prepositional phrase is: Just between youand me...
Is family a pronoun?
No, the word family is a noun, a singular, common noun. The pronoun that takes the place of family in a sentence is they (subject), them (object), or it (sujbect or object).
Is they a pronoun or object noun?
The word 'they' is a subject pronoun; the corresponding object pronoun is 'them'.
Is the word you a subject pronoun or a object pronoun?
The pronoun you can be the subject or the object of a sentence or phrase. Examples: Subject: You look great. Object: That dress becomes you.
Is there object pronoun in You saw what you expected to see?
There is no pronoun used as an object. The pronoun 'you' is used twice in the sentence. The pronoun 'you' can be a subject or an object pronoun. The first 'you' is the subject pronoun, the subject of the sentence. The second 'you' is the subject of the noun clause 'what you expected to see'; the clause is the object of the sentence but the word you is the subject of that clause.
Is the word its a possessive and object pronoun?
The pronoun its is the possessive form.The form for both subject and object is it.
Is 'THEY' a subject pronoun or an object pronoun?
The word they is a subject pronoun; the corresponding object pronoun is them. Example:They bought a new car. It took them a long time to save up for it.
Is her a subject pronoun or object pronoun in the sentence can you help her cross the street?
The personal pronoun 'her' is an object pronoun. In the given sentence, the word 'her' is the direct object of the verb 'can help'.
Is he a subject pronoun or a object pronoun?
The personal pronoun 'he' is a subject pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a male as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The corresponding object pronoun is 'him', a word that takes the place of a noun for a male as the object of a verb or a preposition.Example:Waldo enjoys traveling. He might be visiting the Great Wall or you might see him on a beach.
What is the correct pronoun to use in women who or whom raise familes?
The word 'who' is a subject pronoun; the word 'whom' is an object pronoun. In your sentence, you need the subject pronoun because the pronoun is the subject of the relative clause 'who raise families'.
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')
Is she an object pronoun?
No, the personal pronoun 'she' is a subject pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a female as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The corresponding object pronoun is 'her', which functions as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:Mama made a cake to have with dinner. Shewill bring it with her.
What is a singular subject pronoun and a singular object pronoun?
A singular pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun for one person or thing (a singular noun).A subject pronoun is a pronoun that functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause. The singular subject pronouns are: I, you, he, she, it, who.An object pronoun is a pronoun that functions as the object of a verb or a preposition. The singular object pronouns are: me, you, him, her, it, whom.Examples:I do like pizza. (subject of the sentence)The man you saw is my brother. (subject of the clause)We gave it to her. (object of the verb)We gave it to her. (object of the preposition)
Is their a subject pronoun or an object pronoun?
subject pronoun
