What are the cases of personal pronouns?
1 Answer
Personal pronouns have two cases: subjective and objective.
Explanation:
A subjective pronoun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.
The subjective personal pronouns are I, we, he, she, and they.
An objective pronoun functions as the object of a verb or a preposition.
The objective personal pronouns are: me, us, him, her, and them.
The personal pronouns "you" and "it" can function as both subjective and objective pronouns.
Example subjective personal pronouns:
I was late for work today. (subject of the sentence)
This is the exit that we want. (subject of the relative clause)
You are the first to arrive. (subject of the sentence)
I don't know who they are. (subject of the relative clause)
Example objective personal pronouns:
Where did you meet him? (direct object of the verb 'did meet')
I made you a sandwich. (indirect object of the verb 'made')
Mother went to school with her. (object of the preposition 'with')
It was such a nice day that I took it off. (subject of the sentence and direct object of the verb 'took')
