1. Nominative Case:
* Function: Used for the subject of a verb or for a predicate nominative (a noun or pronoun that renames the subject).
* Examples:
* I went to the store. (Subject of the verb "went")
* The winner is she. (Predicate nominative, renames the subject "winner")
* We are going on a trip. (Subject of the verb "are going")
2. Objective Case:
* Function: Used for the direct object of a verb, the indirect object of a verb, or the object of a preposition.
* Examples:
* He gave me a gift. (Direct object of the verb "gave")
* She gave him a hug. (Indirect object of the verb "gave")
* I went to the store with them. (Object of the preposition "with")
3. Possessive Case:
* Function: Shows ownership or possession.
* Examples:
* This is my book.
* The dog wagged its tail.
* Their house is on the corner.
Here's a helpful chart summarizing pronoun cases:
| Case | Function | Examples |
|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Nominative | Subject of a verb, predicate nominative | I, we, he, she, it, they |
| Objective | Direct object, indirect object, object of a preposition | me, us, him, her, it, them |
| Possessive | Shows ownership or possession | my, our, his, her, its, their |
Important Notes:
* Subject Pronouns: "I," "we," "he," "she," "it," "they," are used as subjects of verbs.
* Object Pronouns: "me," "us," "him," "her," "it," "them," are used as objects of verbs or prepositions.
* Possessive Pronouns: "my," "our," "his," "her," "its," "their," are used to show ownership.
* Special Cases: The pronoun "who" is nominative, while "whom" is objective.
Understanding pronoun cases is crucial for writing grammatically correct and clear sentences.