Friday, January 31, 2014

Pronouns as Subject or Object

Let me answer the first query today, that was on telephone.
Some people may be confused about the use of Pronouns as Subject or Object in a sentence. A simple rule is that use the relevant Pronouns. he/she/they/I/we are Subjects while him/her/them/me/us are Objects. Look at some examples :
He came to Naina and me (not 'I').
This is between you and me (not 'I').
Come and sit beside us (not 'we').
My friend and I (not 'me') went together.
It's I (but then 'me' is also accepted colloquially).
The players are they (not 'them').
Who (not 'whom') is the attendant here?
Note that 'who' is often used for 'whom' but careful users know that 'who' is nominative (Subject) while 'whom' is accusative (Object).
Keep asking questions. Happy learning!

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