Subject/Object Pronouns & Compound Sentences

Subject/Object Pronouns &

Compound Sentences

By Ms. Patterson

Object Pronouns

​Singular (1) Plural (2+)

I We

You You

He, she, it​ They

Subject Pronouns

PRONOUNS

Subjects do the ACTION, and objects RECEIVE the action.

​Singular (1) Plural (2+)

me​ us

you​ you

him, her, it ​ them

-The dog is cute.

-He has floppy ears.​

-His best friend is a cat.

-They live together.​

​​Subjects can start sentences.

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-The cat was angry with the boy, so she bit his hand.

-We bought the cat because the previous owners didn't want her.

-​They said she was dangerous.​​

Subjects come before verbs.​

The zoo gave the pandas a lot of bamboo. They ate it quickly and then went to sleep.​ The next day, the zoo keepers found them snoring in their enclosures.

Objects come after verbs.​​

John said hi to her. She looked at him but said nothing. ​Carol asked him what was going on between them, but John didn't respond to her.

​​Objects come after prepositions.

Multiple Choice

Let's talk about the problem between me and you.

What is another way that "me and you" can be written?

• them

• you and I

• us

• we

Multiple Choice

Lisa and Elizabeth were late for class.

What pronoun can we use to replace "Lisa and Elizabeth"?

• Them

• They

• We

• She

Multiple Select

Let's keep this secret between you and I.

What are 2 correct ways to fix the underlined pronouns?

• us

• you and me

• I and you

• we

Multiple Select

Her and I are staying after school.

What are 2 ways to fix the problem with the underlined subject?

• Her and me

• Us

• She and I

• We

Multiple Choice

What time can we meet tonight?

How should "we" be written?

• you and me

• us

• you and I

• they

Multiple Select

Choose the answer that is NOT possible.

This gift is for...

• you and I

• me and you

• him and me

• them

Multiple Select

Susan has a present for Kaylee and ____.

• I

• me

• we

• he

Multiple Select

What time are you and ____ coming to my house?

• him

• he

• her

• them

Multiple Select

It was a hard decision for _____ to make.

Choose the 2 possible answers.

• me and him

• he and I

• him and I

• us

Comma Rule #1

Dependent Clauses + comma + Independent Clause

When starting a sentence with a time clause using "When", "After", "While", "Before", "If", etc., use a comma after the clause.​

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Examples:

-When ​you get home, please call me.

-If you're tired, you should take a nap.​

-​Before Jack moved to New York, he lived in Virginia.

Multiple Choice

Where do yo need a comma?

Even after Wendy practiced the song 10 times she still couldn't sing it well.

• After "song"

• After "times"

• After "after"

• After "Wendy"

Multiple Choice

Where do we need a comma?

While pretzels are not the worst possible snack it is still better for children to eat an apple or baby carrots instead.

• After "pretzels"

• After "apple"

• After "still"

• After "snack"

Multiple Choice

Where do we need a comma?

While you might not enjoy studying you still need to do it to be successful.

• After "enjoy"

• After "studying"

• After "it"

• After "might"

Multiple Choice

Where do we need a comma?

Before you judge someone you should put yourself in their shoes.

• After "judge"

• After "someone"

• After "you"

• After "yourself"

Multiple Choice

Where do we need a comma?

After she heard about her grandfather's death she ran away crying.

• After "grandfather's"

• After "heard"

• After "death"

• After "she"

Comma Rule #2

In compound sentences

Complete sentence + comma + conjunction + complete sentence

Coordinating conjunctions: but, and, so, or, nor, for (because)

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Examples:

James was tired. He took a nap. --> James was tired, so he took a nap.

Amy went ice skating. Amy played soccer.

--> Amy went ice skating, and she played soccer.​

Multiple Choice

I live in San Diego, but I commute to Los Angeles every day.

Is a comma needed here?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Jamie has two cats and three dogs.

Is a comma needed here?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Anna lost her phone, for she bought a new one.

What is the best replacement for the underlined word?

• so

• yet

• or

• and

Multiple Choice

"Jessie, you need to study hard, and you will not pass your test."

What is the best replacement for the underlined word?

• but

• so

• or

• for

Multiple Choice

You can take your PIP in class, so you can take it at home.

Which word would best replace the underlined word to provide an effective transition?

• or

• for

• but

• until

Multiple Choice

U.S. schools originally took summers off so that children could work on the farm now it is not very logical to take the summers off.

How can "children could work on the farm now it is not very logical" be written correctly?

• ..., so now

• ..., but now

• ..., for now

• ..., or now

Poll

Do you think you're ready for your test tomorrow?

• YES!!! Bring it on!

• No, I need to study more!

• No, I'm going to play this Quizizz again!

• I think I'm almost ready.