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Objective Case: Pronouns as Objects of the Preposition (OP)

Objective case pronouns are used as prepositional phrase objects of a preposition (OP).
Common prepositions used with pronouns are between, beside, for, from, to, with. Objective
me
you
him
her
Sit by Paul and I. Sit by Paul and me. Sit by me. it
This is between Tom and I. This is between Tom and me. us
You should talk to her. them
Can you come with us?

Objective Case: Pronouns as Direct Objects (DO) and Indirect Objects (IO)
Objective case pronouns are used as direct objects (D.O.) or indirect objects (I.O.); these types of objects follow
action verbs.
1. The class sent them a thank you card. (sent what? card; to whom? them)
2. My mother reminded her to practice. (reminded whom? her)

My mother reminded Tony and I. My mother reminded Tony and me.
This is between Tom and I. This is between Tom and me.

Practice 11H: Pronoun Case. Type the correct pronoun.
1. I / me am the way, the truth, and the life.
2. It is not good for he / him to be alone.
3. I / me will make a helper who is just right for he / him.
4. They / Them arrived at Salamis; they / them proclaimed the word of God.
5. John was with they / them as their helper.
6. left her scarf in the car.
7. The boy told a secret.
8. After took the test, the teacher graded .
9. This argument is between you and .
10. John and went to the library to study.

Practice 11J: Write a sentence for each pronoun in parentheses.

1. (we) We are planning a party.
2. (I)

3. (she)
4. (they)
5. (it)

Practice 11K: Write a sentence for each pronoun in parentheses.
1. (me) My grandmother taught me how to play the piano.

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