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Examples of nominative and objective case sentence?

Here are some examples of sentences showcasing the nominative and objective cases:

Nominative Case:

* The dog barked at the mailman. (The dog is the subject of the verb "barked")

* She is going to the store. (She is the subject of the verb "is going")

* We are having dinner tonight. (We are the subject of the verb "are having")

* They won the game. (They are the subject of the verb "won")

* I am happy. (I am the subject of the verb "am")

Objective Case:

* The mailman scared the dog. (The dog is the object of the verb "scared")

* She gave a gift to him. (Him is the indirect object of the verb "gave")

* We invited them to dinner. (Them is the object of the verb "invited")

* I saw her at the park. (Her is the object of the verb "saw")

* He gave me a book. (Me is the indirect object of the verb "gave")

Key Points:

* Nominative Case: Used for subjects of verbs and predicate nominatives (words that rename the subject).

* Objective Case: Used for direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of prepositions.

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