... 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...
... xi10ENGLISH GRAMMAR FORTHEUTTERLY CONFUSED Quick Tip The word antecedent comes from a Latin word meaning “to go before.” However, the noun does not have to appear before the pronoun in a sentence. ... and objects. The boss and (myself, I) had a meeting.Answer: Use the pronoun I, not the reflexive form. Therefore, the sentence reads: The boss and I had a meeting.”3. Who is the nominative ... 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...
... 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...