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Objective Case – Quiz 1
Objective Case Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of objective case pronouns and their usage in English sentences. It covers direct object identification, indirect objects, prepositional objects, and subject-verb agreement with singular subjects implied by "either...or". The test also includes scenarios involving place names and possessives.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Which pronoun in the sentence 'Please give it to me' is in the objective case?
A) We.
B) He.
C) You.
D) Me.
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Explanations:
The pronoun "me" in the sentence 'Please give it to me' is in the objective case because it is the object of the verb "give."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We - Subject, not object.
Option B:
He - Subject, not object.
Option C:
You - Can be subject or object depending on context; here it's the indirect object.
Option D:
Me - Object of the verb "give," in objective case.
2.
Some foreigners deem Philippines a wonderful vacation spot. (objective complement)
A) Vacation.
B) Foreigners.
C) Philippines.
D) Spot.
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Explanations:
The objective complement in the sentence "Some foreigners deem Philippines a wonderful vacation spot" is "wonderful vacation spot." Here, "vacation spot" functions as an objective complement to describe what the Philippines is deemed as by some foreigners. The correct answer is
D) Spot.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Vacation - Incorrect; it's part of the objective complement but not the complete object.
Option B:
Foreigners - Incorrect; they are the subject performing the action.
Option C:
Philippines - Incorrect; it is the direct object receiving the action "deem."
Option D:
Spot - Correct; it completes the objective complement with "vacation."
3.
Palawan offers a great adventure to people who come into the island, whether Filipinos or foreigners. (direct object)
A) People.
B) Adventure.
C) Foreigners.
D) Island.
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Explanations:
The direct object in the sentence is "adventure." The verb "offers" requires a direct object to complete its meaning, and "adventure" serves as what Palawan offers to people.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
People are the indirect object of the sentence, receiving the action.
Option B:
Correct. Adventure is the direct object being offered by Palawan.
Option C:
Foreigners are not involved as a direct recipient in this sentence structure.
Option D:
Island refers to the location, not what is being directly offered.
4.
He walked with James and .....
A) I.
B) Me.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B "Me" is correct because in the phrase "He walked with James and ...", the word following "and" should be in the objective case to function as an object of a preposition (in this context, implied by "with"). The objective case form of "I" is "me".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "I" is not used in the objective case.
Option B:
Correct. "Me" is the correct form to use after "and" in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect. "All the above" is not applicable since only one option is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" is incorrect as Option B is correct.
5.
Ms. Compson gave (him, he) and (I, me) Jolly Ranchers for being sweet.
A) Him, I.
B) Him, me.
C) He, me.
D) He, I.
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Explanations:
The objective case is used for the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, "gave" is the verb and "him" and "me" are its objects. The correct form to use as an object is "me," not "I." Therefore, the correct answer is
B) Him, me.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because "he" should be used instead of "him" for the first blank.
Option B:
Correct as it uses the objective case correctly.
Option C:
Incorrect because "he" should be used instead of "I" for the second blank.
Option D:
Incorrect because both blanks use incorrect forms.
6.
How do I get to the ..... station?
A) Police's.
B) Policeman's.
C) Police.
D) Policemen's.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is C) Police. In this context, "Police" refers to the institution or service and not a specific person's possession. Therefore, it should be in the objective case, which for plural nouns like "police" remains unchanged.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "Police's" would imply possession, which is not applicable here.
Option B:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A. "Policeman's" implies a specific policeman’s station, which does not fit the context.
Option C:
Correct because it refers to the institution or service in its objective form.
Option D:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option B. "Policemen's" would imply multiple policemen’s stations, which is not appropriate here.
7.
What is object of the preposition in the sentence?"The movie on Netflix gave me chills."
A) Movie.
B) Netflix.
C) Chills.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The preposition "on" in the sentence indicates that Netflix is the platform where the movie is available. Therefore, "Netflix" is the object of the preposition "on".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Movie - Incorrect. The movie is the subject of the sentence.
Option B:
Netflix - Correct. Netflix is the platform where the movie is available, making it the object of the preposition "on".
Option C:
Chills - Incorrect. Chills are the result experienced by the subject (implied "I").
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. Netflix is correctly identified as the object of the preposition.
8.
Harvey passed the papers over to them. "Them" is a .....
A) Plural Subject Pronoun.
B) Singular Object Pronoun.
C) Singular Subject Pronoun.
D) Plural Object Pronoun.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "Harvey passed the papers over to them," "them" is a plural object pronoun because it refers to multiple recipients of the action (the papers being passed).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Plural Subject Pronoun - Incorrect. The word "them" is not performing the role of the subject in this sentence.
Option B:
Singular Object Pronoun - Incorrect. "Them" refers to multiple people, making it plural.
Option C:
Singular Subject Pronoun - Incorrect. The word "them" is not performing the role of the subject in this sentence.
Option D:
Plural Object Pronoun - Correct. "Them" refers to multiple recipients, making it a plural object pronoun.
9.
The best spellers in the class are you and (she/her)
A) She.
B) Her.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The objective case is used for the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, "(she/her)" functions as the object of the prepositional phrase "in the class," making it necessary to use the objective form "her."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Her" is in the objective case and fits grammatically.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Her" is needed, not "she," which is subjective.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only one correct answer exists here.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
10.
School wouldn't be much fun without them. (THEM)
A) Subject.
B) Object.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The phrase "without them" in the sentence acts as an object, receiving the preposition "without." In this context, "them" is a pronoun used in its objective case to refer to people or things that are not having much fun at school.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Subject - Incorrect. The pronoun "them" is not the subject of the sentence.
Option B:
Object - Correct. The pronoun "them" functions as an object receiving the preposition "without."
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect. "Them" cannot be a subject in this context.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect. Option B is correct.
11.
A Japanese magnate farms pearls from the Philippine island Palawan. (predicate appositive)
A) Magnate.
B) Pearls.
C) Island.
D) Palawan.
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Explanations:
The predicate appositive in the sentence "A Japanese magnate farms pearls from the Philippine island Palawan" provides additional information about the subject, which is "Palawan." Since "Palawan" is a place and not a person or thing performing an action, it should be in the objective case. In English, proper nouns referring to places are typically used in the objective case.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Magnate - Subject of the sentence; no need for objective case.
Option B:
Pearls - Object of the preposition "from"; could be correct but not the subject of discussion here.
Option C:
Island - General noun, not specific to this context.
Option D:
Palawan - Correct; proper noun referring to a place in the objective case.
12.
Choose the correct pronoun and function: "If the flag-football referees would only give (we, us) and our opponents a clearer sense of the rules, there would be fewer violations.
A) We-predicate nominative.
B) We-subject.
C) Us-direct object.
D) Us-object of the preposition.
E) Us-indirect object.
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Explanations:
The pronoun "us" is used as the object of a preposition in this sentence, specifically after the word "a". In English grammar, when a pronoun follows a preposition and acts as its object, it must be in the objective case. Therefore, "us" is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We-predicate nominative - Incorrect; predicate nominatives are not involved here.
Option B:
We-subject - Incorrect; "we" would be the subject if it were used instead of "us".
Option C:
Us-direct object - Incorrect; direct objects typically follow verbs, not prepositions in this context.
Option D:
Us-object of the preposition - Correct; "us" is indeed the object of the preposition "a".
Option E:
Us-indirect object - Incorrect; indirect objects typically follow direct objects, not prepositions in this context.
13.
Identify the pronoun that best completes the sentence.It is (I, me) who drew the winning picture.
A) I.
B) Me.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence requires the objective case because "who" is functioning as the object of the verb "drew." In the objective case, we use "me," not "I."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "I," which is incorrect in this context.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses "me," which is correct but not the claimed answer.
Option C:
Incorrect. Includes an option that is wrong.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct pronoun can be identified and does exist among the options.
14.
Select the objective case pronoun in the sentence:He helped them with their homework.
A) With.
B) Them.
C) He.
D) Helped.
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Explanations:
The objective case pronoun in the sentence "He helped them with their homework" is
them
. The word "them" is used as the object of the verb "helped," indicating that it is receiving the action.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
With - This preposition does not indicate an objective case pronoun.
Option B:
Them - Correct. It functions as the object of the verb "helped."
Option C:
He - This is a subject pronoun, not an object.
Option D:
Helped - This is a verb and does not function as a pronoun in this context.
15.
Which word is the direct object?When you get to the store, remember to buy eggs.
A) You.
B) Eggs.
C) Store.
D) Not one.
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Explanations:
The direct object in the sentence "When you get to the store, remember to buy eggs." is
Eggs.
Eggs are what you are supposed to buy; they are receiving the action of the verb "buy."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
You - Subject performing the action.
Option B:
Eggs - Direct object receiving the action.
Option C:
Store - Location where the action is supposed to take place.
Option D:
Not one - Incorrect option, does not apply here.
16.
The teacher called ..... after class.
A) Mine.
B) Me.
C) I.
D) Myself.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "The teacher called ... after class," the objective case is used because it refers to the direct object of the verb "called." The correct form for a pronoun in the objective case when referring to oneself is "me."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Mine - Incorrect. "Mine" is possessive, not objective.
Option B:
Me - Correct. "Me" is used as the direct object in this sentence.
Option C:
I - Incorrect. "I" is subjective case and would be used if it were the subject of a clause or sentence, not an object.
Option D:
Myself - Incorrect. "Myself" is reflexive, not objective.
17.
Statistics ..... become Matt's favorite subject.
A) Will have.
B) Have.
C) Had.
D) Has.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Statistics ... become Matt's favorite subject" is in the present tense, indicating a current state of affairs. The verb "has" correctly agrees with the singular subject "Statistics," making it the appropriate choice for this sentence structure and context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Will have - Incorrect; future tense does not fit the present context.
Option B:
Have - Incorrect; plural verb does not agree with singular subject "Statistics."
Option C:
Had - Incorrect; past perfect tense is not appropriate for a current state of affairs.
Option D:
Has - Correct; present tense agrees with the singular subject and fits the context.
18.
My mom handed me an Aloe Vera gel for my sunburn last month. 2. Since then, I got interested in growing my own Aloe Vera plant. 3. It needs sandy soil to thrive in containers. 4. Potted aloe looks nice on decks and patios where it also comes in handy for use on emergency burns and bites.What is the direct object of the verb handed in sentence number 1?
A) Aloe Vera gel.
B) My mom.
C) Me.
D) Handed.
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Explanations:
The direct object of the verb "handed" in sentence number 1 is "Aloe Vera gel." In this context, "Aloe Vera gel" receives the action of being handed by the subject (my mom).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Aloe Vera gel" is the direct object receiving the action of being handed.
Option B:
Incorrect. "My mom" is the subject performing the action, not receiving it.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Me" would be the indirect object if there were one, but in this sentence, there isn't an indirect object.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Handed" is the verb and does not function as a direct object.
19.
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun:'Can you help (I/me) with this project?'
A) Me.
B) My.
C) I.
D) Mine.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Me.
In this sentence, the pronoun should be in the objective case because it is the object of the preposition "with." The objective case is used for nouns and pronouns that receive the action of a verb or are related to another noun as an indirect object.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Me" is in the objective case.
Option B:
Incorrect. "My" is possessive, not objective.
Option C:
Incorrect. "I" is subjective, not objective.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Mine" is possessive, not objective.
20.
Either The Matrix or Aliens ..... Sam's favorite science-fiction movie.
A) Was.
B) Is.
C) Were.
D) Are.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Either The Matrix or Aliens..... Sam's favorite science-fiction movie." is a singular subject construction, where "either...or" introduces two options but the verb agrees with the singular subject implied by "favorite". Therefore, the correct form of the verb should be singular. Option B ("Is") correctly uses the singular form.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Was - Incorrect; requires plural verb.
Option B:
Is - Correct; singular verb agrees with implied singular subject.
Option C:
Were - Incorrect; requires plural verb.
Option D:
Are - Incorrect; requires plural verb.
21.
Dan and ..... hunt for mushrooms in the woods.
A) Us.
B) Her.
C) She.
D) Me.
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Explanations:
The objective case is used for the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, "Dan and" is part of the subject, so we need to identify the object that follows it. The correct form to complete the sentence as an object would be "her," which matches with option C.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Us - Incorrect; not in objective case.
Option B:
Her - Correct; in objective case, used as the object of the verb hunt.
Option C:
She - Incorrect; not in objective case.
Option D:
Me - Incorrect; "me and Dan" would be more appropriate but still incorrect for this context.
22.
Which word is the direct object?The doctor put a bandage across the deep cut.
A) Bandage.
B) Deep.
C) Cut.
D) Not one.
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Explanations:
The direct object in the sentence "The doctor put a bandage across the deep cut" is "bandage." The word "bandage" receives the action of the verb "put."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Bandage" is the direct object receiving the action.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Deep" modifies "cut," not the verb "put." It does not receive the action.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Cut" is the indirect object, if any; it receives the direct object "bandage."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
23.
Dylan sent Kevin and (I, me) invitations.
A) I.
B) Me.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "Dylan sent Kevin and (I, me) invitations," the correct choice is
me
. This is because in a list of indirect objects with two people, both should be in the objective case. The phrase "sent... invitations" requires an object form, which is "me." Using "I" would make it incorrect as it does not fit grammatically.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "I" is subjective and should be in the objective case.
Option B:
Correct; "me" is in the objective case, fitting the sentence structure.
Option C:
Incorrect; both options are evaluated separately. Only one can be correct.
Option D:
Incorrect; there is a correct answer among the given choices.
24.
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:The teacher gave Sarah and ..... a new assignment.
A) Me.
B) I.
C) We.
D) She.
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Explanations:
In this sentence, the pronoun should be in the objective case because it is the object of the preposition "and". The correct form for a singular object in the objective case is "me".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Me. Correct. It's in the objective case and functions as the object of the preposition "and".
Option B:
I. Incorrect. This is the subjective case, used for subjects, not objects.
Option C:
We. Incorrect. This is a plural form in the objective case and doesn't fit grammatically here.
Option D:
She. Incorrect. This is a singular pronoun in the subjective case, used for subjects, not objects.
25.
Which type of pronoun replaces the subject in a sentence?
A) Intensive.
B) Possessive.
C) Subjective.
D) Objective.
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Explanations:
Subjective pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence, replacing nouns that act as subjects. Examples include "I," "you," "he," "she," "it," "we," and "they."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Intensive pronouns (e.g., "myself") are used to emphasize the subject, not as a replacement for it.
Option B:
Possessive pronouns (e.g., "mine," "yours") show ownership and do not replace the subject in a sentence.
Option C:
Subjective pronouns are correct; they act as the subject of a sentence, replacing nouns that perform actions or are described by verbs.
Option D:
Objective pronouns (e.g., "me," "him," "her") receive the action of a verb and do not replace the subject in a sentence.
26.
Please keep this secret between you and (me, I).
A) Me.
B) I.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The objective case is used for the object of a verb or preposition, and it typically refers to the person or thing that receives the action of the verb or follows the preposition. In this sentence, "me" is in the objective case as it is the direct object of the verb "keep." Therefore, option A) Me is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Me" is used as the direct object of the verb "keep," which requires the objective case.
Option B:
Incorrect. "I" would be in the subjective case and not appropriate here.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are incorrect, so this is also wrong.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
27.
He offered (we, us) some kimchi, a Korean salad.
A) We.
B) Us.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The objective case is used for the object of a verb or preposition. In this sentence, "He offered (we, us) some kimchi," the pronoun should be in the objective case because it is the direct object of the verb "offered." Therefore, "us" is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "We" is not used as the direct object here.
Option B:
Correct. "Us" is in the objective case and functions as the direct object of the verb "offered."
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options are incorrect individually, but this option suggests both, which is not applicable here.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in Option B.
28.
In this country teachers have ..... holiday.
A) Two month'.
B) Two months'.
C) Two month's.
D) Two month.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Two months'.
This is because the possessive form of a plural noun (teachers) requires an apostrophe to indicate that the holiday belongs to multiple teachers. The word "months" is plural, hence the use of 's.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses only one ' which is not appropriate for a plural noun.
Option B:
Correct as it properly forms the possessive of a plural noun with an apostrophe 's.
Option C:
Incorrect as it omits the necessary apostrophe, making it appear to be singular.
Option D:
Incorrect as it does not include the necessary apostrophe for the plural possessive form.
29.
Choose the correct pronoun and function:(We, Us) students learned many interesting facts about our solar system.
A) Us-direct object.
B) We-predicate nominative.
C) Us-indirect object.
D) Us-object of the preposition.
E) We-subject.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
E) We-subject.
In the sentence "We, Us students learned many interesting facts about our solar system," the pronoun "We" functions as the subject of the verb "learned." The phrase "Us students" is a non-restrictive appositive that provides additional information about who "We" are.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Us" would be used if it were the direct object of a verb.
Option B:
Incorrect. "We" is not in the predicate nominative position; it's the subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Us" would be used if it were an indirect object, but here it’s part of a non-restrictive appositive.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Us" would be used if it were the object of a preposition, but in this sentence, there is no such preposition.
Option E:
Correct. "We" functions as the subject of the verb "learned."
30.
True or False:In the sentence 'The teacher gave us homework, ' 'us' is used as the object of the verb.
A) True.
B) False.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
In the sentence "The teacher gave us homework," 'us' is indeed used as the object of the verb 'gave.' The word 'us' functions as the direct recipient of the action performed by the subject 'the teacher.'
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. 'Us' serves as the direct object receiving the action of the verb.
Option B:
Incorrect. 'Us' is not used as an indirect object in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only Option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective case in English grammar?
The objective case in English grammar refers to the form of a pronoun that functions as the direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition. For example, "her" and "him" are used when referring to someone receiving an action.
How do place names function in sentences?
Place names can function as the object of a preposition or as part of a prepositional phrase. For instance, "in New York" uses the objective case for "New York." However, they are not typically used as direct objects or indirect objects.
Can you explain when to use the objective case in verbs?
The objective case is used with certain verbs that require a direct object, such as "teach" or "show." For example, "She teaches us grammar" uses "us," which is in the objective case.
How does the objective case differ from the subjective case?
The objective case and the subjective case both refer to pronouns, but they are used in different roles. The subjective case is used as the subject of a sentence or clause (e.g., "She teaches"), while the objective case is used for objects of verbs or prepositions (e.g., "She teaches us").
What are some common mistakes to avoid with the objective case?
Common mistakes include using the subjective form instead of the objective form, such as saying "Give it me" instead of "Give me it." Always ensure that pronouns are in their correct cases to maintain proper subject-verb agreement and clarity.