Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar - Muschla Gary Robert 2010

Big Eyes
Two special pronouns: I and Me
Pronouns

I is a subject pronoun. Me is an object pronoun. To use these pronouns correctly, remember these tips:

✵ I can replace a noun that is a subject of a sentence. I can also follow a linking verb.

I went to the library. (subject of sentence)

Shane and I went to the library. (subject of sentence)

The spelling bee champion was I. (follows linking verb was)

✵ Me can replace a noun that follows an action verb or a preposition. A preposition is a word such as at, before, for, from, or into.

Susan called me last night. (follows action verb called)

Tom gave me the report. (follows action verb gave)

The package was for me. (follows preposition for)

✵ Never use me as a subject.

Laurie and me are best friends. (incorrect)

Laurie and I are best friends. (correct)

4.7 Big Eyes

This mammal has the biggest eyes of all mammals. They are about five inches in diameter. What is the name of this mammal?

To answer the question, complete each sentence below with the correct subject or object pronoun. Choose your answers from the pronouns after each sentence. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. You will need to divide the letters into words.

1. My big sister Amy took _____ to a museum last week.

T. I

A. me

2. She and _____ learned much about nature.

E. I

P. me

3. Amy and _____ visited all of the exhibits.

W. I

R. me

4. The exhibits on mammals were most interesting to _____.

C. I

E. me

5. A guide showed Amy and _____ around.

F. I

L. me

6. _____ asked our guide many questions.

L. I

N. Me

7. The guide told Amy and _____ many fascinating facts.

E. I

U. me

8. The most interested visitors were Amy and _____.

B. I

E. me

9. _____ enjoyed visiting the museum.

H. I

E. Me