Compound subjects and objects with pronouns
Key Notes :
Compound Subjects & Objects with Pronouns ✏️📚
| What is a Pronoun? 🤔 |
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.
Example:
- Raju and I went to the park → We went to the park. ✅
Common pronouns: I, me, we, us, he, him, she, her, they, them
| Compound Subject 👫 |
A compound subject has two or more subjects joined together by and or or.
When pronouns are part of a compound subject:
- Use subject pronouns: I, we, he, she, they
Examples:
- Raju and I love reading books. 📖
- She and my sister are best friends. 💖
- He or I will answer the question. ❓
✅ Tip: The pronoun in a compound subject should always be in the subject form.
| Compound Object 🎯 |
A compound object has two or more objects joined together by and or or.
When pronouns are part of a compound object:
- Use object pronouns: me, us, him, her, them
Examples:
- The teacher gave homework to Raju and me. 📝
- She invited him and me to her party. 🎉
- I will meet you and them at the park. 🌳
✅ Tip: The pronoun in a compound object should always be in the object form.
| Remember the Rule! 🛑 |
| Type | Pronoun Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Subject | Subject Pronoun | He and I are playing cricket. 🏏 |
| Compound Object | Object Pronoun | She saw him and me in the park. 🌳 |
| Quick Practice Quiz ✨ |
Choose the correct pronoun:
- Raju and (I/me) are going to the library.
Fill in the blank:
- The teacher called Sara and (he/him) for the answer.
Correct the sentence:
- Me and Ria are best friends.
✅ Answers: 1 → I, 2 → him, 3 → Ria and I are best friends.
| Fun Tip! 🎨 |
A trick to check: Remove the other noun and see if the pronoun works alone.
- Raju and I → I am going. ✅
- Me and Ria → Me am going. ❌ (wrong!)
Let’s Practice! 🖊️
