English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Pronouns after "than" and "as"
Pronouns after "than" and "as"
What you'll learn
- Identify the correct pronoun case (nominative or objective) to use after "than" and "as" in complex sentences with 80% accuracy on a written quiz.
- Analyze sentences containing "than" and "as" to determine whether the pronoun is functioning as a subject or object in the implied clause, justifying the choice of pronoun case in a written explanation.
- Apply the rules of pronoun case after "than" and "as" by constructing five original sentences demonstrating correct usage, as evaluated by a rubric focusing on grammatical accuracy and clarity of meaning.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different sentence structures using "than" and "as" to convey nuanced meaning, comparing and contrasting at least three examples in a short essay.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify pronouns in comparative clauses using 'than' and 'as'.
Determine the correct case (subjective or objective) for pronouns following 'than' and 'as'.
Explain why a pronoun's case changes based on the implied verb in a comparison.
Construct grammatically correct sentences using pronouns after 'than' and 'as'.
Edit sentences to correct errors in pronoun case after 'than' and 'as'.
Apply knowledge of pronoun case to improve clarity and precision in their argumentative writing.
Have you ever wondered if you should say 'She is taller than I' or 'She is taller than me'? 🤔 Getting pronouns right in comparisons can be tricky!
In this lesson, we'l...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.Instead of 'Sarah is smart,' we can say 'She is smart.'
Subjective PronounA pronoun used as the subject of a sentence or clause, performing the action.I, he, she, we, they (e.g., 'She runs fast.')
Objective PronounA pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition, receiving the action.Me, him, her, us, them (e.g., 'The ball hit him.')
Comparative ClauseA part of a sentence that compares two things, often introduced by 'than' or 'as'.She is taller than I am.
Implied VerbA verb that is not explicitly stated in a sentence but is understood to be there.He runs faster than I [run].
ComparisonThe act of looking at two or more things to see how th...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Rule 1: Subjective Pronouns in Comparisons
Use a subjective pronoun (I, he, she, we, they) after 'than' or 'as' when the pronoun is the subject of an implied verb.
If you can mentally add a verb after the pronoun and the sentence still makes sense, use the subjective case. This usually happens when comparing subjects performing an action.
Rule 2: Objective Pronouns in Comparisons
Use an objective pronoun (me, him, her, us, them) after 'than' or 'as' when the pronoun is the object of an implied verb or preposition.
If the pronoun is the object of the comparison, or if adding a verb after it doesn't make sense, use the objective case. This often happens when comparing objects receiving an action.
Rule 3: The 'Add the Verb&#...
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Challenging
A student is writing an informal blog post about two characters. They want to say that Character A is more courageous than Character B. In casual, spoken English, which sentence is most commonly used, even if it is formally incorrect?
A.Character A was more courageous than him.
B.Character A was more courageous than he.
C.Character A, not him, was the courageous one.
D.Character A was more courageous then he.
Challenging
Your classmate writes, "The final boss in the video game challenged me more than him." You suggest changing "him" to "he." Is your suggestion correct, and why?
A.No, because "him" is correct. It means the boss challenged me more than the boss challenged him.
B.Yes, because "he" is correct. It means the boss challenged me more than he challenged me.
C.No, because "than" is a preposition and must be followed by an objective pronoun like "him".
D.Yes, because subjective pronouns are always more formal and correct in writing.
Challenging
The sentence "The coach values the new players as much as the veterans" is ambiguous. Which revision best clarifies the meaning that the coach values the new players to the same degree that the VETERANS value the new players?
A.The coach values the new players as much as she values them.
B.The coach values the new players as much as they do.
C.The coach values the new players as much as them.
D.The coach values the new players as much as they are valued.
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