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Subject & ObjectSubject & Object
PronounsPronouns
PURPOSE
Our Fun ACT Prep materials are organized around the college readiness standards assessed on the ACT English and Reading
tests. We isolate one skill at a time, introducing the concept, providing examples, suggesting strategies, and encouraging
reflection. Teachers use Fun ACT Prep resources:
as daily lessons,
as bell ringers,
as a comprehensive review in the weeks leading up to the ACT test,
as a change of pace from the typically daunting and dry test prep materials,
for classroom instruction,
for after-school programs,
for small group tutoring,
for independent practice
Fun ACT Prep English & Reading: Skill by Skill takes the intimidation factor out of testing, helping students of all backgrounds
and abilities achieve success on the ACT. Taking the ACT may not be fun, but preparing for it should be!
COMPONENTS
Skill Introduction: These quick and handy one-page explanations outline each individual skill. Rather than overwhelm students with a plethora of information, we cut right to the chase, summarizing the key concepts students need for success on the ACT to give them the most “bang for their buck.” If you want to time your students, give them 36 seconds per English question and 52.5 seconds per reading question.
Practice: A mini passage provides students an opportunity to practice one skill at a time. Because the skill is isolated, all the ACT-style questions reflect one single concept.
Answer Keys: Students are given brief explanations that reinforce the key concepts outlined in the chapter. Self-assessment checklists and reflection questions guide students to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Test-Taking Tips & Fun Facts: Test-taking tips are provided, and a “Fun Facts” section maintains students’ interest levels in the teen-friendly topics of the book.
WHAT MAKES FUN ACT PREP DIFFERENT?
Fun ACT Prep is unlike any other test prep series. The resources are both student and teacher friendly. Features include:
High-interest materials that keep students engaged and thus more attentive to the learning process
Isolation of one skill at a time is more conducive for chunking, scaffolding, and mastery
Shorter practice exercises ease students into the test-taking process
Reasonable length lessens the intimidation factor that accompanies more massive books
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THE SKILL
We’ve already established that pronouns refer back to nouns and that they need to agree in gender and
number. Now there’s one more aspect of pronouns we need to discuss: In addition to being either singular or
plural, masculine or feminine (or neutral), pronouns can also be categorized as subject pronouns or object
pronouns. (Who knew these pesky little words were so complex?)
The subject of your sentence is the main person or thing that performs the main action of the sentence.
The object of your sentence receives the action or is acted upon.
WHAT THESE QUESTIONS LOOK LIKE
I am a huge Twilight fan. Reading those books is fun
for (1) I.
1. A. NO CHANGE
B. myself
C. me D. we
STRATEGIES TO WIN
1. When trying to figure out whether to use who or whom, insert he or him. He corresponds with who and
him corresponds with whom.
2. After a preposition (with, for, between, etc.), use an object pronoun.
3. Sometimes we select the wrong pronoun when we have a compound subject. To determine which
pronoun to use, temporarily ignore the other person.
INCORRECT: Her and Megan waited in line all night for Twilight premiere tickets.
CORRECT: She and Megan waited in line all night for Twilight premiere tickets.
Since the pronoun follows a preposition, use an object pronoun. In this case, select me (choice C).
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SUBJECT & OBJECT PRONOUNS PRACTICE
The “Robsten” Romance
Bella and Edward: The onscreen chemistry
between (1) them helped make the four Twilight films
box office hits. (2) Us Twilight fans wonder, though, if
this chemistry was solely due to the acting chops of the
films’ stars, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
Perhaps the sparks did not take much acting to generate.
The famous couple, (3) who fans referred to as
“Robsten,” were not the first pair of actors to find love on
the movie set. However, whereas many stars’
relationships find their way into the spotlight, Kristen and
Robert tried their best to keep their rumored love private.
In the Twilight films there is tension between
Edward and Jacob for Bella’s love. Edward ultimately
wins, although both (4) him and Jacob have Bella’s
affection at some point. In real life, though, Kristen
Stewart’s heart seemed, for a time, to belong to Robert
Pattinson; Stewart admitted that their dating was
“obvious,” but both actors were evasive when answering
questions about one another.
Of course, it was obvious to (5) I and all the
other Twilight fans that love blossomed between the real
life Bella and Edward. Unfortunately, amid rumors of
cheating by Stewart, this may become more of a story of
love lost than everlasting romance.
1. A. NO CHANGE
B. they
C. whom
D. who
2. F. NO CHANGE
G. Them
H. We
J. Her
3. A. NO CHANGE
B. whom fans referred to
C. to them they were known
D. fans referred to him
4. F. NO CHANGE
G. Jacob and him
H. they
J. he and Jacob
5. A. NO CHANGE
B. she
C. me D. we
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GRAMMAR—Subject & Object Pronouns
Answer Explanation
1. A The object pronoun them should be placed after the preposition between.
2. H Use the subject pronoun we. This makes more sense if you ignore the phrase Twilight fans, in which case the sentence would begin with “We wonder…”
3. B Due to the use of the preposition to, we need an object pronoun; in this case, whom. We know to use whom by rephrasing the sentence to read, “Fans refer to them…” This indicates the need for an object pronoun.
4. J Ignore Jacob for a moment. We would say “He has Bella’s affection.” Thus, use the subject pronoun he.
5. C The preposition to indicates the need for an object pronoun, so insert the pronoun me.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Check your score range as listed below: ______ 4-5 correct: It’s obvious that you know your subject & object pronouns. ______ 3 correct: A bit more rehearsal will help with a more convincing performance. ______ 1-2 correct: Team Subject Pronoun v. Team Object Pronoun: How to Choose? ______ 0 correct: Your romance with pronouns is fading.
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REFLECTION
1. In the chart below, fill out the corresponding subject or object pronouns.
SUBJECT PRONOUNS OBJECT PRONOUNS
a) I
b) him
c) she
d) it
e) they
f) us
g) who
2. Explain the difference between using who and whom:
WHO: ______________________________ WHOM: ______________________________
Timing & Pacing
Suppose a runner sets a goal to finish a 3 mile race in 30 minutes. Sometimes he’ll run a bit faster, and
occasionally he’ll have to slow down. On average, though, if he runs at a pace of about 10 minutes per
mile, he’ll meet his goal. Apply this analogy to your pacing on the ACT English test. Consider:
o An official, full-length ACT English test contains 75 questions. You will have 45 minutes to take
the test. The test is broken into 5 smaller passages, each comprised of 15 questions a piece.
o Practice pacing yourself: Try to answer 15 questions in 9 minutes or less.
o Do not spend too much time on any one particular question. If you find yourself struggling with
a question, circle it and try to come back to it later.
o Get in the habit of using a clock, timer, or watch while you practice. Try to get a feel for a
comfortable pace.
1a. me, 1b. he, 1c. her, 1d. it, 1e. them, 1f. we, 1g. whom 2. Use who to refer to the subject and whom to refer to an object.
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