SUBJECT PRONOUNS
Subject pronouns merupakan pronouns yang menjadi subjek dalam kalimat. Yang merupakan subject pronouns adalah:
I, we, you, he, she, it, they
Perhatikan kalimat berikut:
- Muhammad continued to preach Islam in Medina. He worked with unmatched patience and great wisdom. (He adalah subject pronoun. He dalam kalimat merujuk pada Muhammad.)
- Islam contributes to world history. It also contributes to civilization and scientific development. (It merupakan subject pronoun. It dalam kalimat mengacu pada Islam.)
Exercise 1:
Underline the subject pronouns then mention the reference of them (italic word).
- In a news conference this afternoon, the university announced that it intends to make several important changes in next year’s budget. the university
- I can’t understand the psychology of people who by nly name brands. writer
- The administration has decided to give more financial support to the average student. This week it indicated its intention to increase the number of scholarships based on need by 35 percent in the next year. …..
- Although Professor Elkins has recently been challenged by Associate Professor Talbot and Professor Thayer, she received the Golden Apple Awards for outstanding teaching for the fifth year in a row. …..
- A spokesman for the film company discussed the failure of the firm’s latest western epic with reporters. He stated that the company would probably lose more than 15 million dollars. …..
- Even though they have been in a more difficult position in recent years, small bankers continue to be able to influence the direction of development in their communities. …..
- If we talk about knowledge, we cannot forget Imam Jaffer as-Sadiq (A.S.) He (A.S.) was born on the 17th of Rabiul-ul-awwal 83 A.H. …..
- The student should be trained no to look the meaning of the words in the dictionary, but they should be able to guess the meaning from its context. …..
- The clues will help you to find their meanings, then you will better understand what you are reading. …..
- Marry was promoted to be the chief secretary of the manager of the company, whereas her colleage, Betty, was penalized. …..
- Although Mary was suprised when John glared at her, she wasnot distrubed by his angry look.
- She zoomed out of the house to buy the product that she saw on TV. …..
OBJECT PRONOUNS
Object pronouns merupakan pronoun yang menempati posisi objek dalam kalimat, apakah menjadi komplemen dari verb atau preposition. Object pronoun disebut juga dengan complement pronouns:
me, you, him, her, us, you, them, it
Perhatikan kalimat berikut:
- Some wise guy in the department stores tried to sell me shoes that were too small.
- The editor criticizes us that our book has many mistayping.
(Kata me dan us dalam kalimat-kalimat di atas merupakan object pronouns. Me merupakan objek dari sell dan us objek dari kata criticizes.)
Exercise 2:
Complete the following sentences by supplying appropriate object pronouns.
- We wanted to distract her as much as possible, so she would spend her last days contentedly.
- The doctor gives him the first treatment immediately to Mr. Sunanto.
- The staff insists that everything possible be done for students to give ….. the opportunity they need.
- Troublemakers are not going to be done for students to give ….. to a few areas.
- Having invited ….., we must do all we can to treat our guests well.
- Memorizing a role is not as difficult as performing ….. .
- After capturing enemy soldier, we must treat ….. humanely.
- To give ….. his due, Juan has always been faithful to the people.
- While we have been able to identify child abuse, we are having difficulty in eradicating ….. .
- To prepare for examinations is only half the job; we also have the responsibility to pass ….. .
- Elizabeth found herself facing all her problem honestly, but failing in her efforts to solve ….. .
- Her guest had stayed so late that my sister decided to invite ….. to have some breakfast.
Sumber: Zulfahmi M, 2020, English Grammar and Reading: Materi dan Latihan untuk Bahasa Inggris Umum, CV. Kekata Group: Surakarta