Nominative Pronouns
* Function: They act as the subject of a verb, meaning they perform the action.
* Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, who
* Sentence Structure: Nominative pronoun + verb + object
* Example: She wrote a letter. (She is the subject performing the action of writing)
Objective Pronouns
* Function: They act as the object of a verb or preposition. They receive the action of the verb or are the focus of the preposition.
* Examples: me, you, him, her, it, us, them, whom
* Sentence Structure: Subject + verb + objective pronoun
* Example: He gave her a gift. (Her is the object receiving the action of "gave")
Key Differences:
* Role in the Sentence: Nominative pronouns are the actors; objective pronouns are the recipients of the action.
* Placement: Nominative pronouns typically come before the verb, while objective pronouns usually follow the verb.
Here are some common errors and how to avoid them:
* Incorrect: Me and my friend went to the store.
* Correct: My friend and I went to the store. (Use "I" because it's the subject)
* Incorrect: They gave the book to she.
* Correct: They gave the book to her. (Use "her" because it's the object of the preposition "to")
Quick Tip: If you're unsure which pronoun to use, try replacing it with a noun. If the noun would be used in the subject position, you need a nominative pronoun. If it would be used in the object position, you need an objective pronoun.