UNIT 1

PRONOUNS
Pronouns
Are words that take the place of nouns and all their modifiers. They can
be subjects, direct and indirect objects, interrogatives, impersonals,
objects of prepositions, reflexives, demonstratives, possessives, and
relatives.
Direct Object- a It tells to whom or
noun/pronoun for whom
phrase denoting a something is done.
person or thing The indirect object
that is the always comes
recipient of the between the verb
action of a and the Object of a Preposition is
transitive verb. direct object. a noun, noun phrase, or
Ask yourself The indirect object pronoun that follows a
“whom” or answers the preposition and
“what” is question “To completes its meaning
receiving the whom?” or “For
action whom?” the action Jennifer sits beside me in
of the verb is class.
(who was fed?) performed.
Jimmy fed him. (Beside who?) me
(To whom was the
(what was book given?)
baked?) He gives the book
Alice baked it. to her.
SUBJECT PRONOUNS
Pronouns can be subjects and perform action. Here are the pronouns
used as subjects:
I He it they who
You she we which what

Use subject pronouns for the following:

a) as subject of the verb. He writes music. She sings well.
b) After than or as in comparison He paints better than she. I am as tall as he.
Here if you repeat the verb, you can see that you must use the subject form.
He paints better than she (paints). I am as tall as he (is).

c) After a form of the verb “be” It is I. The winner was she.

OBJECT PRONOUNS
Pronouns can be objects (receivers): direct, indirect, object of the
preposition:
Me Us
You You
Him, Her, it Them

1. Ken saw her last night in class. (direct object)

2. Give the money to them immediately. Give them the money immediately. (indirect object)
3. Sam bought for us dinner because we were working so late. (object of the preposition)
Whenever there is a compound form in a prepositional phrase, cover up the other noun and the word and,
and then decide whether you need subject or object pronouns.

Give the books to Jane and (her, she). Give Jane and her the books.
By covering up, Jane and, you see that the pronoun is used as the object of the preposition to,
and her would be the object form.

Pat and (I, me) saw the movie last night.

By covering up Pat and, you see that the pronoun is a subject form; therefore, I is the
correct form.
Write the correct form of the pronoun.
Example: You and (he,him) will represent the class at the meeting.
Answer: You and he will represent the class at the meeting.

EXERCISE 1
1. (She, Her) and Paul are planning on attending the concert.
2. (We, Us) girls insist on being admitted to the organization.
3. Our teacher gave the extra credit to Melanie and (I,me).
4. No one saw him and (she,her) together at the game.
5. How many tickets did you buy for (we,us)?
6. I have to see (they, them) before the office closes.
7. (He, Him) travels to Digos every summer.
8. Find the boss’ file and hand it to (he, him)
9. The boys challenged (we,us) girls to a test of strength. (We,Us)
won.
10.When will the Director present the award to (she,her)?
11. I hope that (she,her) accepts that new job in our department.
12. Someone told (we,us) that a new store would be opening here soon.
13. What do (they,them) plan to do about the entertainment for the party?
14. Will you please help (he,him) unload the packages?
15. How many books will he deliver to (she, her)?
16. John loves Mary, and he dreamed about (she,her) all night long.
17. No one seems to know where (they, them) went after lunch.
18. My sister and (I,me) traveled through the Orient last year.
19. Can (he, him) play tennis as well as (they, them)?
20. John’s father earns more than (he, him).
Write the correct pronoun.
EXERCISE 2
1. (He, Him) and I went to see a horror movie last night.
2. The teacher encouraged (we,us) students to watch the play.
3. No one took (she,her) and (I,me) seriously when we told the story.
4. Many fans loved Babe Ruth and went to see (he, him) play ball.
5. (Who, whom) is Dave inviting to the dance?
6. They are concerned about (we,us) because we haven’t called.
7. My sister gave (they,them) the stamps for their collection.
8. Wes and (I,me) are taking a cruise to the Bahamas.
9. You and (he,him) are welcome to join us at the club.
10. The Director gave Jill and (I,me) the scholarships.
11. Laura and her brother are taking a trip with (we,us) next summer.
12. Everybody wants (they,them) to win the championship.
13. How many pamphlets do (they,them) need?
14. Will there be enough food for all of (we,us)?
15. Once Kathy receives the check, (she,her) will pay the bills.
16. Sam took (I,me) to the conference in his new car.
17. Sue’s husband is going with (she,her) to Canada.
18. Rafael and (I,me) were selected as delegates to the convention.
19. (I,me) am expecting the position, and this disturbs my parents.
20. The boy (who, whom) is wearing the green shirt is my cousin.