Definitions
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence.
Identify the pronoun and if it is subjective or objective:
When summer came, I didn't want to camp.
I, subjective
Sara checked her watch, and she flew to the classroom.
Yes
Tom and me went to the play.
Incorrect, Tom and I
What is the subject of a sentence?
Who or what the sentence is about
Give 6 examples of a pronoun
I he she it they them us we you him her
Because the Wilsons were always late, the principal often gave them detention.
Them, objective
After John arrived, it went into the kitchen and made a snack.
no, he
Did you share your pencils with Estie and I?
Incorrect, me and Estie
What is the predicate of a sentence?
What the subject does or is in the sentence
What is a subjective pronoun?
A subjective pronoun is the pronoun that does something in the sentence
Sara already gave you the phone number, so dial right away.
You, objective
The classes decided they didn't want recess.
correct
Everyone got their coats and went to school.
Incorrect, his or her
What is a homophone? Give two examples
2 word that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meaning
What is an objective pronoun?
An objective pronoun is the pronoun that something i done to in a sentence
The cat was so small that it couldn't even climb the steps.
it, subjective
Everyone took their seats.
no, everyone is singular:
everyone took his or her seat
The class scheduled its fundraiser for Sunday.
correct
How do you know if a word is a noun?
How do you know if it is a verb?
Person, place, thing, idea
Can put "the" "a" ''an" before the word
Can belong to or be owned by someone
Verb: Action word
State of being
Can change the tense
Give an example of 4 subjective pronouns and 4 objective pronouns
Subjective: I, you, it, he, she, we, they
Objective: Me, him, her, them, it, you, us
Whenever you drive, make sure you check for oncoming traffic.
you, subjective
The team will hold their bake sale on Tuesday.
Team is singular (1 team) so the pronoun its is used instead of their.
Freida and I were in charge of the after school club, so the principal gave Freida and I A-plusses on our report cards.
Incorrect, the second Freida and I should be me and Freida
When should you capitalize a word?
First letter of a sentence, or a quote
Proper noun (name of people, places, brands, months)
Titles if used with a name