UNIT 5 GRAMMAR

Subject and Object Pronouns

Pronouns can take the place of words in the subject of a sentence. These pronouns are subject pronouns. I watch ducklings in the park. They make us laugh.

Pronouns can take the place of words in the predicate of a sentence. These pronouns are object pronouns. The ducks entertain us. Subject Pronouns I you he she it we they I bring bread for them. Object Pronouns me you him her it us them

A Read the sentences. Write all the pronouns.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Oka-san brings the ducklings to the pool with her. She has lined them up. We think they are cute. Do you see that man? He is a photographer. I posed with the ducks. They quacked loudly. Oka-san posed with us too.

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B Read each sentence. Write all the subject pronouns in one

column. Write all the object pronouns in another column. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. You can see different kinds of animals in the city. Wild birds and creatures interest us. We will photograph them in the park. The park guide will help us with the project. She knows many things about animal habits. I will ask her about bats too. Mark told me about raccoons and foxes. They live in the woods near the park.

Correct the underlined subject and object pronouns. Write the paragraph. 9. Us saw a nature film yesterday. 10. The film explained a lot to we about animal behavior. 11. You and me sleep while some animals are awake. 12. Me asked the teacher what those animals do at night. 13. Her says that nighttime is hunting time. 14. Them can see very well in the dark. 15. The film showed they finding food. 16. Alain asked she for another film about animals.

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Review and Assess

Write the sentences. Underline the pronouns. Write SP for a subject pronoun or OP for an object pronoun. 1. 2. 3. 4. We can learn many things from animals. They take care of offspring, just as people do. Mothers teach them to hunt for food. Lenas kitten taught us how to find a mouse!

Read the paragraph. Write the letter of the word that should replace the underlined word or words. 5. Anik gave a good book to Dan and I. 6. Us read the book aloud together. 7. That was fun for we to do on a rainy day. 8. I like Anik because her is interested in so many things. 5. A I B them 6. A Him B Her 7. A us B she 8. A him B she C they D us C We D Them C he D I C me D it

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