Let’s go through each sentence and identify the
case of the underlined pronoun.
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1. They have been playing for a long time.
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“They” is the
subject of the verb “have been playing.”
- The subject of a sentence is in the
subjective case.
✔ Correct answer: Subjective case
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2. That new bag is hers.
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“Hers” is replacing “her bag” — it shows ownership.
- This is a
possessive pronoun (like mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs).
✔ Correct answer: Possessive case
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3. Everyone told them that they sing very well.
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“Them” is the
object of the verb “told.” (Who did everyone tell? → them)
- Objects of verbs or prepositions are in the
objective case.
✔ Correct answer: Objective case
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4. Everyone told them that they sing very well.
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“They” is the
subject of the clause “they sing very well.”
- Even though it’s inside a larger sentence, within its own clause, it’s the subject.
✔ Correct answer: Subjective case
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5. Have you bought this T-shirt for me?
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“Me” is the
object of the preposition “for.”
- Pronouns after prepositions are always in the
objective case.
✔ Correct answer: Objective case
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Subjective case
2.
Possessive case
3.
Objective case
4.
Subjective case
5.
Objective case
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of subjective vs objective worksheet.
