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objective case

noun phrase

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Meaning

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The grammatical case of a noun or pronoun when it functions as the object of a verb or preposition. For example, 'him' in 'I saw him' is in the objective case.

Example Sentence

In the sentence 'The teacher gave the book to her,' 'her' is in the objective case because it is the object of the preposition 'to.'

Usage Note

Students learn about the objective case to understand how pronouns change form (e.g., 'I' to 'me,' 'she' to 'her') depending on whether they are the subject or object in a sentence, which is crucial for correct sentence construction and clarity.