Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 2
Objectives• Use personal pronouns correctly as
subjects and objects.• Distinguish between personal
possessive pronouns (such as its) and contractions (such as it’s)
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 3
• Choose the correct pronoun in compound constructions, comparatives, and appositives.
• Use reflexive pronouns correctly.• Use nominative case pronouns with
subject complements.• Select the correct pronouns for use
with the infinitive to be.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 4
Nominative Case
Singular Plural
First Person I we (person speaking)
Second Person you you (person spoken to)
Third Person he, they (person/thing spoken of) she, it
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 5
Objective Case Singular Plural First Person me us
(person speaking)
Second Person you you (person spoken to)
Third Person him, them (person/thing spoken of) her, it
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 6
Possessive CaseSingular Plural
First Person my, mine our, ours (person speaking)
Second Person your, yours your, yours (person spoken to)
Third Person his, hers, their, theirs (person/thing spoken of) its
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 7
Nominative Case Usage
Nominative case pronouns are used as subjects of verbs.
He is the supervisor we hired last month. S. V. S. V.
We asked whether they were coming. S. V. S. V.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 8
Objective Case UsageObjective case pronouns are used as objects of verbs.
The manager called us. S. V. O.
We told them about the plans. S. V. O.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 9
Objective Case UsageObjective case pronouns (P.) are used as objects of prepositions (O.P.).
That desk is for her. S. V. P. O.P.
Requests are sent to him. S. V. P. O.P.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 10
Objective Case UsageWhen the words between, but, like, and except are used as prepositions, be sure to use objective case pronouns as their objects.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 11
No one but (I or me?) has the combination. ^Prep.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 12
No one but (I or me?) has the combination. ^Prep. ^Obj. of Prep.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 13
No one but me has the combination.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 14
Workers like Brad and (she or her?) are excellent.
^Prep.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 15
Workers like Brad and (she or her?) are excellent.
^Prep. ^Obj. of Prep. ^Obj. of Prep.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 16
Workers like Brad and her are excellent.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 17
Possessive Case Usage
Possessive pronouns show ownership or special relationship. They DO NOT require apostrophes.
Our car is here; where is theirs?
Its hood makes the machine less noisy.
Ours is the house with the white trim.
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 18
Contractions are shortened forms of subjects and verbs.
it’s (shortened form for it is)
there’s (shortened form for there is)
they’re (shortened form for they are)
Personal Pronouns
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 19
Personal Pronouns
Don’t confuse contractions with possessive pronouns.
There’s another entrance in the rear.
(There is)
It’s wise to insure its contents.
(It is)
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 20
Select the correct form.
1. We will drive (he/him) to the airport.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 21
Select the correct form.
1. We will drive (he/him) to the airport.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 22
Select the correct form.
2. (Them/They) asked for the package.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 23
Select the correct form.
2. (Them/They) asked for the package.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 24
Select the correct form.
3. Papers were delivered to (he/him).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 25
Select the correct form.
3. Papers were delivered to (he/him).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 26
Select the correct form.
4. The computer needs (its/it’s) monitor cleaned.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 27
Select the correct form.
4. The computer needs (its/it’s) monitor cleaned.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 28
Select the correct form.
5. Please have (she/her) sign the form.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 29
Select the correct form.
5. Please have (she/her) sign the form.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 30
CompoundsWhen pronouns appear in compounds, ignore the extra noun or pronoun and related words.
Mrs. Kuwata assigned Mike and me to the job. \ ignore /
Only the manager and I will attend. \ ignore /
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 31
ComparisonIn statements of comparison, finish the implied comparison in order to determine pronoun case.
No one works faster than she.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 32
ComparisonIn statements of comparison, finish the implied comparison in order to determine pronoun case.
No one works faster than she works.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 33
ComparisonIn statements of comparison, finish the implied comparison in order to determine pronoun case.
Her plan interests me as much as him.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 34
ComparisonIn statements of comparison, finish the implied comparison in order to determine pronoun case.
Her plan interests me as much as it interests him.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 35
AppositionAppositives rename or explain previously mentioned nouns or pronouns. When pronouns are used in appositive constructions, temporarily ignore the appositive.
We clerks have our own union.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 36
AppositionAppositives rename or explain previously mentioned nouns or pronouns. When pronouns are used in appositive constructions, temporarily ignore the appositive.
We clerks have our own union. \ignore/
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 37
AppositionAppositives rename or explain previously mentioned nouns or pronouns. When pronouns are used in appositive constructions, temporarily ignore the appositive.
The lockers are for us girls.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 38
AppositionAppositives rename or explain previously mentioned nouns or pronouns. When pronouns are used in appositive constructions, temporarily ignore the appositive.
The lockers are for us girls. \ignore/
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 39
Reflexive Pronouns
Pronouns ending in self emphasize nouns or pronouns previously mentioned.
I myself placed the order.
The matter should resolve itself.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 40
Reflexive Pronouns
Do not use a pronoun ending in self unless it refers to a previously stated noun or pronoun in the sentence.
My friend and (I, myself) will apply.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 41
Reflexive Pronouns
Do not use a pronoun ending in self unless it refers to a previously stated noun or pronoun in the sentence.
My friend and (I, myself) will apply.
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 42
Reflexive Pronouns
Do not use a pronoun ending in self unless it refers to a previously stated noun or pronoun in the sentence.
The mail is for Lisa and (myself, me).
Personal Pronoun Problems
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 43
Personal Pronoun Problems
Reflexive Pronouns
Do not use a pronoun ending in self unless it refers to a previously stated noun or pronoun in the sentence.
The mail is for Lisa and (myself, me).
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 44
Select the correct pronoun.
1. A new insurance plan was offered to (we/us).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 45
Select the correct pronoun.
1. A new insurance plan was offered to (we/us).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 46
Select the correct pronoun.
2. No one arrives earlier than (I/me).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 47
Select the correct pronoun.
2. No one arrives earlier than (I/me) [arrive].
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 48
Select the correct pronoun.
3. Her supervisor and (she/her) prepared a new work schedule.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 49
Select the correct pronoun.
3. Her supervisor and (she/her) prepared a new work schedule.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 50
Select the correct pronoun.
4. (We/Us) committee members arrived late for the demonstration.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 51
Select the correct pronoun.
4. (We/Us) committee members arrived late for the demonstration.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 52
Select the correct pronoun.
5. Only Terry (himself/hisself) would assign computer passwords.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 53
Select the correct pronoun.
5. Only Terry (himself/hisself) would assign computer passwords.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 54
Select the correct pronoun.
6. Shipment was made to two customers, Mr. Roper and (she/her).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 55
Select the correct pronoun.
6. Shipment was made to two customers, Mr. Roper and (she/her).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 56
Linking Verbs• Linking verbs are be, is, am, are,
was, were, been, and being.• A pronoun that follows a linking verb
and renames the subject must be in the nominative case.
It was he who volunteered.
The caller might have been she.
Advanced Applications
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 57
InfinitivesInfinitives are verbs immediately preceded by the word to.
to sit to laugh to climb
Advanced Applications
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 58
To be Without a Subject
Nominative pronouns are used following the infinitive to be when that infinitive has no subject.
The CEO was thought to be she. ^no subject
Was Mr. Woods taken to be he?
^no subject
Advanced Applications
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 59
Advanced Applications
To be With a SubjectObjective case pronouns are used following the infinitive to be when that infinitive has a subject.
We thought Ann to be her. \subj./
Do you expect the attorney to be him? \ subj. /
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 60
Select the correct pronoun.
1. If you were (him/he), what would you do?
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 61
Select the correct pronoun.
1. If you were (him/he), what would you do?
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 62
Select the correct pronoun.
2. The reporter was believed to be (him/he).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 63
Select the correct pronoun.
2. The reporter was believed to be (him/he).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 64
Select the correct pronoun.
3. Kevin expected the delivery person to be (her/she).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 65
Select the correct pronoun.
3. Kevin expected the delivery person to be (her/she).
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 66
Select the correct pronoun.
4. If the operators had been (they/them), the quota would be filled.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 67
Select the correct pronoun.
4. If the operators had been (they/them), the quota would be filled.
Check your skill . . .
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 68
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
1. Everyone in the class turned in the report except he.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 69
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
1. Everyone in the class turned in the report except him.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 70
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
2. It’s necessary to return the watch and its band.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 71
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
2. It’s necessary to return the watch and its band.
Correct
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 72
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
3. Give all checks to Michelle and him to sign.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 73
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
3. Give all checks to Michelle and him to sign.
Correct
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 74
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
4. A number of we employees have agreed to attend the seminar when it’s next offered.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 75
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
4. A number of us employees have agreed to attend the seminar when it’s next offered.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 76
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
5. No one knows this neighborhood better than me.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 77
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
5. No one knows this neighborhood better than I.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 78
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
6. I wonder if it was them who left the package at the door today.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 79
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
6. I wonder if it was they who left the package at the door today.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 80
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
7. At first glance her sister could have been taken to be her.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 81
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
7. At first glance her sister could have been taken to be she.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 82
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
8. The reports to be presented by her and I had to be postponed.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 83
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
8. The reports to be presented by her and me had to be postponed.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 84
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
9. Didn’t the judge ask we witnesses to avoid discussing the case outside the courtroom?
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 85
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
9. Didn’t the judge ask us witnesses to avoid discussing the case outside the courtroom?
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 86
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
10. If you bring your recommendation to David or myself, I’m sure we can approve it.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 87
Correct any errors in the following sentence. (The sentence may already be correct.)
10. If you bring your recommendation to David or me, I’m sure we can approve it.
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e Ch. 6 - 88
ENDEND
