Compound subjects and objects with pronouns
Key Notes:
π Compound Subjects and Objects with Pronouns π
π§βπ€βπ§ What is a Compound Subject? |
β‘ A compound subject has two or more subjects (nouns or pronouns) joined by and / or.
- π Example: She and I are best friends. π
π Pronouns used as subjects: I, he, she, we, they, you, it.
π― Rules for Compound Subjects |
- Always use the subject pronoun (I, we, they, etc.).
- Put “I” last when itβs part of a compound subject.
- β Example: Ravi and I play cricket. π
- β Wrong: I and Ravi play cricket.
π¦ What is a Compound Object? |
β‘ A compound object has two or more objects (nouns or pronouns) joined by and / or.
- π Example: The teacher praised him and me. ππ
π Pronouns used as objects: me, him, her, us, them, you, it.
π― Rules for Compound Objects |
- Always use the object pronoun (me, him, her, us, them, etc.).
- Put “me” last when itβs part of a compound object.
- β Example: The gift is for Rina and me. π
- β Wrong: The gift is for me and Rina.
π Quick Tips |
- β¨ Subject = doer of the action.
- β¨ Object = receiver of the action.
- β¨ Use I / we / they for subjects β‘ “do the action.”
- β¨ Use me / us / them for objects β‘ “receive the action.”
π Examples with Emojis |
- βοΈ She and I went shopping. ποΈ
- βοΈ The teacher called him and me. π
- βοΈ We and they will join the trip. π
- βοΈ Dad gave sweets to us and them. π¬
π Remember: |
- π Use subject pronouns in the subject.
- π Use object pronouns in the object.
- π Always place I / me last in a compound. π
Let’s Practice! ποΈ