Business English-6 Personal Pronouns

Personal Pronouns
Objectives
Use personal pronouns correctly as

subjects and objects.
Distinguish between personal
possessive pronouns (such as its)
and contractions (such as its)
Mary Ellen Guffey, Business English, 8e
Ch. 6 - 2
Personal Pronouns
Choose the correct pronoun in

compound constructions,
comparatives, and appositives.
Use reflexive pronouns correctly.
Use nominative case pronouns with
subject complements.
Select the correct pronouns for use
with the infinitive to be.
Ch. 6 - 3
Personal Pronouns
Nominative Case
Singular
I
Plural
we
you
you
he,
she, it
they
First Person
(person speaking)
Second Person
(person spoken to)
Third Person
(person/thing spoken of)
Ch. 6 - 4
Personal Pronouns
Objective Case
Singular Plural
me
us
First Person
(person speaking)
Second Person
you
(person spoken to)
Third Person
him,
(person/thing spoken of) her, it
you
them
Ch. 6 - 5
Personal Pronouns
Possessive Case
Singular
my, mine
First Person
(person speaking)
Second Person
your, yours
(person spoken to)
Third Person
his, hers,
(person/thing spoken of) its
Plural
our, ours
your, yours
their, theirs
Ch. 6 - 6
Personal Pronouns
Nominative Case Usage
Nominative case pronouns are used
as subjects of verbs.
He is the supervisor we hired last month.
S. V.
S. V.
We asked whether they were coming.
S.
V.
S.
V.
Ch. 6 - 7
Personal Pronouns
Objective Case Usage
Objective case pronouns are used as
objects of verbs.
The manager called us.
S.
V.
We told them about the plans.
S. V. O.
O.
Ch. 6 - 8
Personal Pronouns
Objective case pronouns (P.) are used
as objects of prepositions (O.P.).
That desk is for her.
S. V. P. O.P.
Requests are sent to him.
S.
V.
P. O.P.
Ch. 6 - 9
Personal Pronouns
When the words between, but, like,
and except are used as prepositions,
be sure to use objective case
pronouns as their objects.
Ch. 6 - 10
Personal Pronouns
No one but (I or me?) has the combination.
^Prep.
Ch. 6 - 11
Personal Pronouns
No one but (I or me?) has the combination.
^Prep.
Ôbj. of Prep.
Ch. 6 - 12
Personal Pronouns
No one but me has the combination.
Ch. 6 - 13
Personal Pronouns
Workers like Brad and (she or her?) are excellent.
^Prep.
Ch. 6 - 14
Personal Pronouns
Workers like Brad and (she or her?) are excellent.
^Prep. Ôbj. of Prep.
Ôbj. of Prep.
Ch. 6 - 15
Personal Pronouns
Workers like Brad and her are excellent.
Ch. 6 - 16
Personal Pronouns
Possessive Case Usage
Possessive pronouns show
ownership or special relationship.
They DO NOT require apostrophes.
Our car is here; where is theirs?
Its hood makes the machine less noisy.
Ours is the house with the white trim.
Ch. 6 - 17
Personal Pronouns
Contractions are shortened forms
of subjects and verbs.
its (shortened form for it is)
theres (shortened form for there is)
theyre (shortened form for they are)
Ch. 6 - 18
Personal Pronouns
Dont confuse contractions with
possessive pronouns.
Theres another entrance in the rear.
(There is)
Its wise to insure its contents.
(It is)
Ch. 6 - 19
Check your skill . . .

Select the correct form.
1. We will drive (he/him) to the airport.
Ch. 6 - 20

1. We will drive (he/him) to the airport.
Ch. 6 - 21

2. (Them/They) asked for the package.
Ch. 6 - 22

2. (Them/They) asked for the package.
Ch. 6 - 23

3. Papers were delivered to (he/him).
Ch. 6 - 24

3. Papers were delivered to (he/him).
Ch. 6 - 25

4. The computer needs (its/its) monitor
cleaned.
Ch. 6 - 26

4. The computer needs (its/its) monitor
cleaned.
Ch. 6 - 27

5. Please have (she/her) sign the form.
Ch. 6 - 28

5. Please have (she/her) sign the form.
Ch. 6 - 29
Personal Pronoun Problems

Compounds
When pronouns appear in compounds,
ignore the extra noun or pronoun and
related words.
Mrs. Kuwata assigned Mike and me to the job.
\ ignore /
Only the manager and I will attend.

\
ignore
Ch. 6 - 30

Comparison
In statements of comparison, finish
the implied comparison in order to
determine pronoun case.
No one works faster than she.
Ch. 6 - 31

Comparison
No one works faster than she works.
Ch. 6 - 32

Comparison
Her plan interests me as much as him.
Ch. 6 - 33

Comparison
Her plan interests me as much as it
interests him.
Ch. 6 - 34

Apposition
Appositives rename or explain
previously mentioned nouns or
pronouns. When pronouns are used in
appositive constructions, temporarily
ignore the appositive.
We clerks have our own union.
Ch. 6 - 35

Apposition
We clerks have our own union.
\ignore/
Ch. 6 - 36

Apposition
The lockers are for us girls.
Ch. 6 - 37

Apposition
The lockers are for us girls.
\ignore/
Ch. 6 - 38

Reflexive Pronouns
Pronouns ending in self emphasize
nouns or pronouns previously
mentioned.
I myself placed the order.
The matter should resolve itself.
Ch. 6 - 39

Reflexive Pronouns
Do not use a pronoun ending in self
unless it refers to a previously stated
noun or pronoun in the sentence.
My friend and (I, myself) will apply.
Ch. 6 - 40

Reflexive Pronouns
My friend and (I, myself) will apply.
Ch. 6 - 41

Reflexive Pronouns
The mail is for Lisa and (myself, me).
Ch. 6 - 42

Reflexive Pronouns
The mail is for Lisa and (myself, me).
Ch. 6 - 43

Select the correct pronoun.
1. A new insurance plan was offered to
(we/us).
Ch. 6 - 44

1. A new insurance plan was offered to
(we/us).
Ch. 6 - 45

2. No one arrives earlier than (I/me).
Ch. 6 - 46

2. No one arrives earlier than (I/me) [arrive].
Ch. 6 - 47

3. Her supervisor and (she/her) prepared a
new work schedule.
Ch. 6 - 48

3. Her supervisor and (she/her) prepared a
new work schedule.
Ch. 6 - 49

4. (We/Us) committee members arrived late for
the demonstration.
Ch. 6 - 50

4. (We/Us) committee members arrived late for
the demonstration.
Ch. 6 - 51

5. Only Terry (himself/hisself) would assign
computer passwords.
Ch. 6 - 52

5. Only Terry (himself/hisself) would assign
computer passwords.
Ch. 6 - 53

6. Shipment was made to two customers, Mr.
Roper and (she/her).
Ch. 6 - 54

6. Shipment was made to two customers, Mr.
Roper and (she/her).
Ch. 6 - 55
Advanced Applications
Linking Verbs
Linking verbs are be, is, am, are,

was, were, been, and being.
A pronoun that follows a linking verb
and renames the subject must be in
the nominative case.
It was he who volunteered.
The caller might have been she.
Ch. 6 - 56
Infinitives
Infinitives are verbs immediately
preceded by the word to.
to sit
to laugh
to climb
Ch. 6 - 57
To be Without a Subject
Nominative pronouns are used following the
infinitive to be when that infinitive has no
subject.
The CEO was thought to be she.
^no subject
Was Mr. Woods taken to be he?
^no
subject
Ch. 6 - 58
To be With a Subject
Objective case pronouns are used
following the infinitive to be when that
infinitive has a subject.
We thought Ann to be her.
\subj./
Do you expect the attorney to be him?

\ subj. /
Ch. 6 - 59

1. If you were (him/he), what would you do?
Ch. 6 - 60

1. If you were (him/he), what would you do?
Ch. 6 - 61

2. The reporter was believed to be (him/he).
Ch. 6 - 62

2. The reporter was believed to be (him/he).
Ch. 6 - 63

3. Kevin expected the delivery person to be
(her/she).
Ch. 6 - 64

3. Kevin expected the delivery person to be
(her/she).
Ch. 6 - 65

4. If the operators had been (they/them), the
quota would be filled.
Ch. 6 - 66

4. If the operators had been (they/them), the
quota would be filled.
Ch. 6 - 67
Chapter 6 - Quiz
Correct any errors in the following
sentence. (The sentence may already
be correct.)
1. Everyone in the class turned in the report
except he.
Ch. 6 - 68
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
1. Everyone in the class turned in the report
except him.
Ch. 6 - 69
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
2. Its necessary to return the watch and its
band.
Ch. 6 - 70
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
2. Its necessary to return the watch and its
band.
Correct
Ch. 6 - 71
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
3. Give all checks to Michelle and him to sign.
Ch. 6 - 72
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
3. Give all checks to Michelle and him to sign.
Correct
Ch. 6 - 73
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
4. A number of we employees have agreed to
attend the seminar when its next offered.
Ch. 6 - 74
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
4. A number of us employees have agreed to
attend the seminar when its next offered.
Ch. 6 - 75
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
5. No one knows this neighborhood better
than me.
Ch. 6 - 76
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
5. No one knows this neighborhood better
than I.
Ch. 6 - 77
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
6. I wonder if it was them who left the
package at the door today.
Ch. 6 - 78
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
6. I wonder if it was they who left the package
at the door today.
Ch. 6 - 79
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
7. At first glance her sister could have been
taken to be her.
Ch. 6 - 80
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
7. At first glance her sister could have been
taken to be she.
Ch. 6 - 81
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
8. The reports to be presented by her and I
had to be postponed.
Ch. 6 - 82
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
8. The reports to be presented by her and me
had to be postponed.
Ch. 6 - 83
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
9. Didnt the judge ask we witnesses to avoid
discussing the case outside the courtroom?
Ch. 6 - 84
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
9. Didnt the judge ask us witnesses to avoid
discussing the case outside the courtroom?
Ch. 6 - 85
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
10. If you bring your recommendation to
David or myself, Im sure we can approve it.
Ch. 6 - 86
Chapter 6 - Quiz
be correct.)
10. If you bring your recommendation to
David or me, Im sure we can approve it.
Ch. 6 - 87
END
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