ALL PERSONAL PRONOUNS | I, me, my, mine, myself ...

Summary

In this educational video, Arnel teaches various English pronouns, focusing on subject, object, possessive adjectives, and possessive pronouns. He explains the correct usage through examples and mini-tests, highlighting common mistakes like mixing up 'I' and 'me'. Arnel also covers exceptions like using 'they' and 'them' for singular, gender-neutral individuals. The lesson is interactive, encouraging viewers to participate in tests and discuss their results, making it an engaging way to master pronoun usage.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on personal pronouns, including subject, object, possessive adjectives, possessive pronouns, and reflexive pronouns.
• 🔍 Subject pronouns perform the action in a sentence, such as 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'.
• 📚 'You' can be both singular and plural, and 'they' can refer to people or things.
• 🎨 Object pronouns receive the action, like 'me', 'you', 'him', 'her', 'it', 'us', and 'them', and are often the same as subject pronouns.
• ❌ Common mistakes include using object pronouns where subject pronouns are required, e.g., 'Me and her' should be 'She and I'.
• 👤 Exceptions allow 'they' and 'them' to be used for a single person when the gender is unknown or irrelevant.
• 📝 Possessive adjectives must be followed by a noun, e.g., 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.
• 🚫 'It's' with an apostrophe is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has', not a possessive form; 'its' is the correct possessive adjective without an apostrophe.
• 🔑 Possessive pronouns replace a noun that the speaker owns, such as 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'ours', and 'theirs'.
• 🔄 Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same person, like 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'ourselves', and 'themselves'.
• 📖 The lesson includes three mini-tests to help learners practice and reinforce their understanding of pronouns.

Q & A

What are subject pronouns and how do they function in a sentence?

Subject pronouns are pronouns that perform the action in a sentence. They include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'. For example, in the sentence 'I sat on a bench', 'I' is the subject pronoun doing the action of sitting.

Can 'you' be used for both singular and plural?

Yes, 'you' can be used for both singular and plural forms. It can refer to one person or more than one person.

What is the correct pronoun to use when referring to animals?

For animals, 'he' or 'she' can be used, but if the gender is unknown or unspecified, 'it' is an appropriate choice.

What is the difference between subject and object pronouns?

Subject pronouns perform the action in a sentence, while object pronouns receive the action. For example, 'I' (subject) in 'I sat on a bench' versus 'me' (object) in 'Mo sketched me'.

Why is it incorrect to say 'Me and her live on the same street'?

It is incorrect because 'me' and 'her' are object pronouns, and the sentence requires subject pronouns. The correct phrase is 'She and I live on the same street'.

What are possessive adjectives and how are they used?

Possessive adjectives are used to show ownership or relation and must be followed by a noun. Examples include 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'. For instance, 'my signature' uses 'my' as a possessive adjective.

What is the difference between 'it's' with and without an apostrophe?

'It's' with an apostrophe is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'its' without an apostrophe is a possessive adjective, as in 'Its letters are really clear'.

How do you use possessive pronouns correctly?

Possessive pronouns replace the need for a possessive adjective plus a noun. They include 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'ours', and 'theirs'. For example, instead of saying 'the logo design is mine', you can say 'mine'.

What is the purpose of reflexive pronouns and how are they used?

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same person or thing. They include 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'ourselves', and 'themselves'. For example, 'I accidentally gave myself a black eye' uses 'myself' as a reflexive pronoun.

What is the significance of the structure 'a friend of mine' versus 'my friend'?

The structure 'a friend of mine' often implies that there are more friends, whereas 'my friend' could suggest a closer or more specific relationship with one friend. It's a subtle difference in emphasis.

Why is it incorrect to say 'Pete is a husband of mine' if you only have one husband?

Saying 'Pete is a husband of mine' could imply that you have more than one husband, which is incorrect if you only have one. The correct way to express this is 'Pete is my husband'.