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Where and when do you use the objective subjective case of pronouns?

It seems like you might be thinking about the nominative and objective cases of pronouns, not "objective subjective."

Let's break down the difference between nominative and objective pronouns:

Nominative Case: Used for the subject of a verb.

* Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they

Objective Case: Used for the object of a verb or preposition.

* Examples: me, you, him, her, it, us, them

Here's how to use them:

Subject of the verb:

* Nominative: *I* went to the store.

* Objective: *Me* went to the store. (Incorrect)

Object of the verb:

* Nominative: The teacher gave *I* a good grade. (Incorrect)

* Objective: The teacher gave *me* a good grade.

Object of a preposition:

* Nominative: Between *I* and you, there's a difference. (Incorrect)

* Objective: Between *you* and *me*, there's a difference.

Remember:

* Who/Whom: Use "who" for the subject of a verb and "whom" for the object.

* "It is I" vs. "It is me": "It is I" is technically correct, but "It is me" is more commonly used in informal speech.

Let me know if you have any other questions or want examples for specific situations!

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