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object case

Noun phrase

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Meaning

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The grammatical case of a noun or pronoun that functions as the object of a verb or preposition, showing that it is the receiver of an action or the object of a preposition.

Example Sentence

In the sentence 'The dog chased *it*', the pronoun 'it' is in the object case because it is the direct object of the verb 'chased'.

Usage Note

This term is used in grammar to identify the form of a noun or pronoun when it acts as the receiver of an action or the object of a preposition. Understanding the object case helps students correctly use pronouns like 'him' instead of 'he' or 'them' instead of 'they' when they are the object of a sentence.