Some other uses of objective pronouns include:
1. Objects of the preposition: Objective pronouns can function as the object of a preposition in a sentence. For example:
- He went with them to the park. (them is the object of the preposition with)
- I made dinner for her. (her is the object of the preposition for)
2. Objects of possession: Objective pronouns can be used as the object of possession, indicating that something belongs to someone. For example:
- That book is mine. (mine is the object of possession)
- Is this pen yours? (yours is the object of possession)
3. Emphasizing ownership over something: Objective pronouns can be used to emphasize ownership over something. For example:
- Give it to me! (me emphasizes ownership over the object being given)
- The car is hers. (hers emphasizes ownership over the car)
4. The subject of a verb in certain constructions: Although not as common, objective pronouns can also function as the subject of a verb in certain constructions, such as in imperative sentences or infinitive phrases. For example:
- Just let me be! (me is the subject of the verb be in the imperative sentence)
- I need him to help me. (him is the subject of the verb help in the infinitive phrase)
Besides indirect and direct objects, what else can objective pronouns be used as?
objects of the preposition
objects of the possession
ownership over something
the subject of a verb
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