... 5EnglishGrammar for theUtterly Confused 9682 Rozakis_fm_f.qxd 5/9/03 3:20 PM Page i12ENGLISH GRAMMAR FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED 7. Interrogative pronouns ask a question. They are: what, which, ... following itto another word in the sentence.Sit by (I, me).Answer: The pronoun is the object of the preposition me, so the sentence reads: “Sitby me.”Using the Possessive Case1. Use the possessive ... changing the meaning. For example: The book gave (to) my boss and (to) me some new strategies.” The bill gave (we, us) a shock.Answer: The bill gave us a shock.3. Use the objective case for the...
... paragraphs.accordingly again also besidesconsequently finally for example furthermorehowever indeed moreover on the other handotherwise nevertheless then thereforeAdjective AdverbQuick — quicklyCareful ... all!Using the Nominative Case1. Use the nominative case to show the subject of a verb.Father and (I, me) like to shop at flea markets.Answer: I is the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the pronoun ... Rozakis_01_f.qxd 5/9/03 3:13 PM Page 15EnglishGrammar for theUtterly Confused 9682 Rozakis_fm_f.qxd 5/9/03 3:20 PM Page i20ENGLISH GRAMMAR FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED Overview of Pronoun CaseOnly two...
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... last. Therefore, the sentence would read “Father and I,” never “I and Father.”(Who, Whom) do you believe is the better shopper?Answer: Who is the subject of the verb is. Therefore, the sentence ... (appear, seem, become, etc.). The salesman of the month was (I, me).Answer: Use I, since the pronoun renames the subject, the salesman of the month. The salesman of the month was I.”Which is ... did she finally invite to the dinner party?Answer: She is the subject, the person doing the action. Therefore, the sentence shouldread: “Whom did she finally invite to the dinner party?”9682...
... paragraphs.accordingly again also besidesconsequently finally for example furthermorehowever indeed moreover on the other handotherwise nevertheless then thereforeAdjective AdverbQuick — quicklyCareful ... at the end of the sentence name or describe the subject. As you read earlier in this9682 Rozakis_01_f.qxd 5/9/03 3:13 PM Page 126ENGLISH GRAMMAR FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED Here are some of the ... after the verb.If you can find an answer in the sentence, the verb is transitive.Linking VerbsLinking verbs join the subject and the predicate. They do not show action. Instead, they helpthe...
... FOOTBALL FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED other factors enter the mix. Injuries to players on either team will need to be addressed. Were the injuries known before the game, or did they occur during the ... five-second play there will be nearly a minute forthe referee to put the ball at the proper spot, forthe players to huddle, and forthe play-caller to determine the next play. As in chess, the play ... FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED pitching the ball to a trailing back. The defensive end can’t cover both offen-sive players. On pass plays both the receivers and the passer watch the movement of the...
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