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What is the pronoun case of them?
The personal pronoun 'them' is the objectivecase, functioning as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:I met them at the party. (direct object of the verb 'met')We brought some lunch for them. (object of the preposition 'for')The corresponding pronoun 'they' is the nominative (subjective) case, functioning as the subject of a sentence or a clause.
Which pronouns are used in the objective case?
The objective pronouns are: me, us, him, her, them, and whom.The pronouns that function as subjective or objective are: you and it.Example uses:The teacher gave me an A. (indirect object of the verb 'gave')We met them at a family picnic. (direct object of the verb 'met')Jane made a cake for him. (object of the preposition 'for')With whom are you going to the movie? (object of the preposition 'with')You may have it. ('you' is the subject of the sentence; 'it' is the direct object of the verb 'have')It looks so good on you. ('it' is the subject of the sentence; 'you is the object of the preposition 'on')
What is true of a pronoun in objective case?
A pronoun in the objective case typically functions as the object of a verb or a preposition in a sentence. This means that it receives the action of the verb or the relationship with the preposition, rather than performing the action itself. In English, pronouns like "her," "him," and "us" are examples of pronouns in the objective case.
Is then a preposition?
No, then is not a preposition. It is a conjuction.Than is a preposition.
What is another name for a pronoun in the objective case?
A pronoun in the objective case may be:the direct object of the verb;the indirect object of the verb;the object of a preposition;an object complement.Examples:I met him when we were in school together. (direct object of 'met')I made them some sandwiches. (indirect object of 'made')I'll go to the store with her. (object of the preposition 'with')I made it for my friend, you. (object complement, friend = you)
