Mastering Pronouns: Understanding 'Me,' 'My,' and 'Mine'

1. Me/My/Mine:

These pronouns are used to talk about ownership, possession, and relationships. Let's break down their usage:

• Me: Use 'me' when you are talking about yourself as the object of a verb or preposition.

  Example: I see him, but he can't see me.

• My: Use 'my' to show possession, followed by a noun.

  Examples: It's my car. It's our car. It's your car. It's his car. It's her car. It's their car.

• Mine: Use 'mine' to show possession without a following noun.

  Example: It's mine.

2. Using Pronouns with Verbs:

When using pronouns with verbs, remember:

• I, he, she, we, they are subjects.

• Me, him, her, us, them are objects.

  Examples:

  • I know Tom.
  • Tom knows me.
  • Tom knows us.
  • Tom knows you.
  • Tom knows him.
  • Tom knows her.
  • Tom knows them.
  • He knows Tom.
  • She knows Tom.
  • They know Tom.

3. Giving and Receiving:

When exchanging possessions or information, use 'mine' and 'yours' accordingly.

• I give you my number, and I'll give you mine.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

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