Q3, CAE: PRONOUNS: CASES AND FUNCTIONS
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What is the definition of case in grammar?
Case is the form of a noun or pronoun that shows its use in the sentence.
What is the Nominative or Subjective Case?
It refers to pronouns used as subjects of the sentences or a subject complement, such as he, she, we, I, you, they, it.
List some examples of pronouns in the Nominative/Subjective case.
He, she, we, I, you, they, it.
What is the Objective Case?
The Objective case refers to pronouns that function as objects of the verb, such as me, us, you, him, her, it, and them.
What are the three functions of the Objective Case?
Direct Object 2. Indirect Object 3. Object of a Preposition.
What is a Direct Object?
The direct object is the thing being acted on by the verb.
Provide an example of a sentence with a Direct Object.
I saw her yesterday.
What is an Indirect Object?
The indirect object of a sentence is the recipient of the direct object.
Provide an example of a sentence with an Indirect Object.
I wrote him a letter.
What is the Object of a Preposition?
The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun governed by a preposition.
Provide an example of a sentence with an Object of a Preposition.
It is a present from them.
What is the Possessive Case?
The Possessive Case refers to pronouns that show absolute or strong ownership.
List some examples of pronouns in the Possessive Case.
Mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, yours, theirs.
What is the difference between a Possessive Pronoun and a Possessive Adjective?
A possessive pronoun shows ownership (e.g., his), while a possessive adjective modifies a noun (e.g., his in 'this is his hat').
Provide an example of a sentence using a Possessive Pronoun.
My pen won't work, can I borrow yours?
Provide an example of a sentence using a Possessive Adjective.
I think this is his hat.
What is the objective-case version of 'she'?
Her.
What is the objective-case version of 'he'?
Him.
What is the objective-case version of 'they'?
Them.
What pronoun would you use in place of the subject 'I' in the objective case?
Me.