Analyze each sentence to determine how the pronouns are being used. If they are used correctly, mark the sentence correct. If used incorrectly, change the pronoun.
Before you start, fill in the blanks with the proper case:
1. The Subject is always in the ________________ case.
2. The Direct Object is always in the ________________ case.
3. The Predicate Nominative is always in the ______________case.
4. The Object of the Preposition is always in the _____________case.
5. The Indirect Object is always in the _________________ case.
Use the following abbreviations to analyze the sentences below.
Subject=S Verb= V Linking Verb= LV Direct Object= DO
Indirect Object= IO Predicate Nominative= PN Predicate Adjective=PA
S S LV PN
Example: He and her are good friends. He and her are good friends.
The pronouns “he” and “her” are used as the subject. The subject has to be
in the nominative case; therefore, “her” must be changed to “she.”
1. He gave him and her the money.
2. Him and I never fight about anything.
3. Fred lent the last of his money to him and she.
4. After much debate him and me decided to throw him in the river.
5. Without a thought the kangaroo jumped up on him.
6. I think the reward should go to him and I.
7. The bulk of the work has been left to us.
8. Us people who work for a living are tired of paying high taxes.
9. She and he are running for class president against I.
10. I think we should give she and he the best seats.