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♦ Number
Pronouns have two numbers—singular and plural.
The pronouns I, me, he, him, she, her, it, anyone, this, that, are singular.
The pronouns we, us, they, them, all, these, those, are plural.
Person Number Pronouns
First Singular I, me
Plural we, us
Second Singular you
Plural you
Third Singular he, him
she, her
it
Plural they, them
♦ Case
Pronouns have three cases—nominative, objective and possessive.
1. Nominative: When a pronoun is used as the subject of the verb, it is said to be
in the nominative, or subjective case. For example,
• I like chips.
• She gave me a present.
2. Objective: When a pronoun is used as the direct object of the verb, it is said to
be in the objective, or accusative case. For example,
• The dog likes me.
• The teacher called her.
3. Possessive: When a pronoun shows ownership or possession, it is said to be in
the possessive, or genitive case. For example,
• This desk is hers.
• These toys are theirs.
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