English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Compound subjects and objects with pronouns
Compound subjects and objects with pronouns
Tutorial Preview
1
Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify subjects and objects in sentences.
Distinguish between subject (nominative) and object (objective) pronouns.
Correctly use subject pronouns in compound subjects.
Correctly use object pronouns in compound objects.
Apply the 'remove the other noun' trick to check pronoun usage in compound structures.
Revise sentences to correct errors in pronoun usage within compound subjects and objects.
Ever wonder why 'Me and Sarah went to the store' sounds a little off, but 'Sarah and I went to the store' sounds just right? 🤔 Let's unlock the secret to using pronouns correctly!
In this lesson, you'll learn how to correctly use pronouns like 'I,' 'me,' 'he,' and 'him' when they are...
2
Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
SubjectThe noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb or is described by the verb.She sings. (She is the subject.)
ObjectThe noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb or is affected by it. It often comes after the verb.The dog chased him. (Him is the object.)
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.Instead of 'Sarah went to the park,' you can say 'She went to the park.'
Subject Pronouns (Nominative Pronouns)Pronouns used when they are the subject of a sentence or clause. These include I, you, he, she, it, we, they, who.We played soccer. (We is a subject pronoun.)
Object Pronouns (Objective Pronouns)Pronouns used when they are the object of a verb or a preposition. These include me, you, him, her, it, u...
3
Key Rules & Conventions
Rule for Compound Subjects
When a pronoun is part of a compound subject, always use a subject pronoun (I, he, she, we, they).
Think of the pronoun performing the action. If you remove the other noun, the pronoun should still make sense as the subject.
Rule for Compound Objects
When a pronoun is part of a compound object (after a verb or preposition), always use an object pronoun (me, him, her, us, them).
Think of the pronoun receiving the action. If you remove the other noun, the pronoun should still make sense as the object.
The 'Remove the Other Noun' Trick
To check if you're using the correct pronoun in a compound subject or object, temporarily remove the other noun(s) from the compound. The sentence should still sound correct with just the pronoun....
5 more steps in this tutorial
Sign up free to access the complete tutorial with worked examples and practice.
Sign Up Free to ContinueSample Practice Questions
Challenging
In an argumentative essay, an author wants to establish a credible and formal tone. Which sentence best achieves this through correct pronoun usage?
A.Me and other experts agree that the new policy is effective.
B.The new policy, according to other experts and I, is effective.
C.For other experts and I, the new policy seems effective.
D.Other experts and I agree that the new policy is effective.
Challenging
A student writes, 'The coach gave the trophy to my friend and I.' This is a common error because people often overcorrect. What rule is being broken?
A.The rule that a subject pronoun must perform the action of the verb.
B.The rule that a pronoun in a compound subject must be a subject pronoun.
C.The rule that a pronoun that is the object of a preposition must be an object pronoun.
D.The rule that pronouns must agree in number with their antecedents.
Challenging
Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun in the compound subject of a complex clause? 'The students who ___ and the teacher selected will go on the trip.'
A.me
B.I
C.us
D.we
Want to practice and check your answers?
Sign up to access all questions with instant feedback, explanations, and progress tracking.
Start Practicing Free