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Grammar Self-check
(Unit 7, page 80)

GRAMMAR. Uses of object pronouns

Look at these sentences with direct objects.
As direct objects
I want the sweatshirt. → I want it.
I love these jeans. → I love them.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
1. What does the pronoun it replace in the first sentence? ________________
2. What does the pronoun them replace in the second sentence? __________

Look at these sentences with objects of the preposition.

In prepositional phrases
Give this hat to Jane. → Give this hat to her.
He’s buying a bag for his wife. → He’s buying a bag for her.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Circle the prepositions in the sentences above. Underline the objects of the
prepositions.

Look at these examples.

I want the sweatpants. Can you gift wrap them for me?

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
1. What are the two objects in the question “Can you gift wrap them for me?”
_______________
2. In sentences with two objects, which comes first: the direct object or the
prepositional phrase (preposition + object)? _______________

Top Notch 1 Unit 7

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