Pronoun Case Quiz

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Multiple Choice quiz. Choose the correct case of the definition or the example.

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1.

____________ Case is used as the subject of a clause or sentence.
- A.
  
  Nominative
- B.
  
  Objective
- C.
  
  Possessive
Correct Answer
A. Nominative

Explanation
In this case, the word "case" is being used as the subject of a clause or sentence. When a noun is used as the subject, it is in the nominative case. The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence or clause, indicating that it is the doer of the action or the one being described. Therefore, the correct answer is "Nominative."

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___________ Case shows ownership of something.
- A.
  
  Nominative
- B.
  
  Objective
- C.
  
  Possessive
Correct Answer
C. Possessive

Explanation
The correct answer is "Possessive." The possessive case is used to show ownership or possession of something. It is indicated by adding an apostrophe and an "s" to the noun. For example, "John's car" shows that the car belongs to John. In this case, the possessive case is used to indicate ownership.

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3.

____________ Case is used as the direct or indirect object of an action.
- A.
  
  Nominative
- B.
  
  Objective
- C.
  
  Possessive
Correct Answer
B. Objective

Explanation
When the case is used as the direct or indirect object of an action, it is referred to as the objective case. In this case, the noun or pronoun is receiving the action of the verb or is affected by it indirectly. This form is used to indicate the recipient or the receiver of the action in a sentence.

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"Our" is a _____________ form of a pronoun.
- A.
  
  Nominative
- B.
  
  Objective
- C.
  
  Possessive
Correct Answer
C. Possessive

Explanation
"Our" is a possessive form of a pronoun because it shows ownership or possession. It is used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people, including the speaker. For example, in the sentence "Our car is parked outside," "our" shows that the car belongs to the group of people including the speaker.

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5.

"Them" is a _________ form of pronoun.
- A.
  
  Nominative
- B.
  
  Objective
- C.
  
  Possessive
Correct Answer
B. Objective

Explanation
"Them" is an objective form of pronoun because it is used as the object of a verb or a preposition in a sentence. It is typically used to refer to a group of people or things that are not the subject of the sentence. In this form, "them" is used when the pronoun is the recipient of an action or when it follows a preposition. For example, "I gave them the book" or "The gift is for them."

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Pronoun Case Quiz

____________ Case is used as the subject of a clause or sentence.

___________ Case shows ownership of something.

____________ Case is used as the direct or indirect object of an action.

"Our" is a _____________ form of a pronoun.

"Them" is a _________ form of pronoun.