"We" and "Us" as Subjects
* "We" is used as the subject of a sentence, meaning it performs the action.
* Example: *We students* are excited for the field trip.
* Example: *We friends* always have a great time together.
* "Us" is not used as the subject of a sentence.
"We" and "Us" as Objects
* "Us" is used as the object of a verb or preposition.
* Example: The teacher gave *us students* a pop quiz. (Object of the verb "gave")
* Example: The principal spoke to *us students* about safety. (Object of the preposition "to")
* "We" is not used as the object of a verb or preposition.
Important Notes
* Formal vs. Informal: While both "we" and "us" can be used with nouns, "us" is generally considered more informal. In formal writing, you might see "we students" more often.
* Emphasis: Sometimes, using "we" or "us" with a noun can emphasize the group. For example, "We doctors are committed to your health" highlights the collective dedication of doctors.
Examples
Here are some more examples to solidify your understanding:
* Correct: The coach praised *us players* for our hard work.
* Incorrect: *We players* were praised by the coach for our hard work.
* Correct: The librarian helped *us students* find the book.
* Incorrect: *We students* were helped by the librarian to find the book.
Key Point: Remember that "we" is used for the subject and "us" is used for the object.