Functions of Pronouns in Sentences

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is the function of a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun performs the action of the verb in a sentence.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.

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What is an indirect object?

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An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that tells to whom or for whom the action of the verb is done.

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What is the objective case of a pronoun?

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The objective case is used for pronouns that function as direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of prepositions.

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Identify the subject pronoun in the sentence: 'She loves to read.'

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The subject pronoun is 'She'.

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Identify the direct object in the sentence: 'He kicked the ball.'

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The direct object is 'the ball'.

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Identify the indirect object in the sentence: 'I gave her a gift.'

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The indirect object is 'her'.

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What is the difference between 'we' and 'us'?

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'We' is a subject pronoun, while 'us' is an object pronoun.