English Language Arts
Grade 9
15 min
Identify and correct errors with subject and object pronouns
Identify and correct errors with subject and object pronouns
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between subject and object pronouns based on their grammatical function in a sentence.
Identify subject and object pronoun errors in simple and compound constructions.
Correct pronoun case errors in their own and others' writing with at least 90% accuracy.
Apply the 'isolation test' to determine the correct pronoun in compound subjects and objects.
Correctly use 'who' and 'whom' by substituting subject and object pronouns.
Analyze sentences from literature to evaluate the author's use of subject and object pronouns.
Construct complex sentences that correctly use both subject and object pronouns to enhance clarity and formal tone.
Have you ever cringed hearing someone say, 'Me and my friend are g...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PronounA word that takes the place of a noun or noun phrase.In 'Maria wrote the essay, and she earned an A,' the word 'she' is a pronoun that replaces 'Maria'.
SubjectThe noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb or is the main focus of the sentence.In 'They analyzed the poem,' the word 'They' is the subject.
ObjectThe noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb or is the focus of a prepositional phrase.In 'The author surprised us,' the word 'us' is the object.
Subject PronounA pronoun used as the subject of a sentence or clause. The subject pronouns are: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, who.Correct: 'We read the novel.' Incorrect: 'Us read the novel.'
Object P...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Subject Pronoun Rule
Use a subject pronoun (I, he, she, we, they, who) when the pronoun is the subject of the verb.
This applies even in compound subjects. The pronoun must be the one that would sound correct if it were the only subject in the sentence.
The Object Pronoun Rule
Use an object pronoun (me, him, her, us, them, whom) when the pronoun is the direct object, indirect object, or the object of a preposition (like 'for', 'to', 'with', 'between').
This rule is critical for phrases like 'between you and me' or 'The prize was given to him and her.'
The Isolation Test for Compounds
To check a compound subject or object, remove the other noun/pronoun and the conjunction ('and'/'or'). R...
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Challenging
Which sentence correctly revises the two pronoun errors in: 'Me and my brother gave the gift to she and her mom.'?
A.My brother and me gave the gift to she and her mom.
B.My brother and I gave the gift to her and her mom.
C.Me and my brother gave the gift to her and her mom.
D.My brother and I gave the gift to she and her mom.
Challenging
Analyze the following complex sentence and identify the single pronoun error: 'The author, who the critics admire, told my friend and me that his next book will explore themes that define us as a society.'
A.The pronoun 'who' should be 'whom'.
B.The pronoun 'I' should be 'me'.
C.The pronoun 'his' should be 'their'.
D.The pronoun 'we' should be 'us'.
Challenging
Of the following complex sentences, which one demonstrates a masterful use of subject and object pronouns, enhancing both clarity and formal tone?
A.The award was given to my partner and I, both of who worked tirelessly on the project.
B.He and I are the students whom the principal chose to represent our school.
C.Between you and I, the judges should have given the prize to they who wrote the most original thesis.
D.Us debaters knew the victory belonged to them, not we.
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