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Study GuideSpanish I–Replacing Nouns with Pronouns1.Pronoun CasesPronouns don’t just replace nouns—they also change form depending onhow they are used in asentence. These different forms are calledpronoun cases.1.1What Are Pronoun Cases?Apronoun caseis a group of pronouns used for a specific job in a sentence.When a pronoun replaces a noun, you must choose the correct form based on therolethat nounplays.Think of it like choosing the right tool for the job—each pronoun case has a specific purpose.1.2Subject Case PronounsIf a noun is thesubjectof a sentence (the one doing the action), you must replace it with asubjectcase pronoun.Example idea:If a noun is doing something, the pronoun replacing it should come from the subject case.1.3Object Case PronounsIf a noun is thedirect object(the one receiving the action), you must use a pronoun from theobjectcase.Example idea:If something is being acted upon, it needs an object case pronoun.

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Study Guide1.4Different Roles a Noun Can PlayA noun can have many different roles in a sentence. It might be:•thesubject•thedirect object•theindirect object•theobject of a preposition•or something with a long name called apredicate nominative(don’t worry—it’s not as scaryas it sounds!)Each role requires adifferent type of pronoun.1.5Choosing the Right PronounThe key rule is simple:The pronoun you choose depends on the job the noun is doing in the sentence.So before picking a pronoun, pause and ask:•What role is this noun playing?•Is it doing the action, receiving it, or describing something else?Once you know the role, choosing the correct pronoun becomes much easier.SummaryPronoun cases help keep sentences clear and grammatically correct.When you understandwhat the noun is doing, you’ll always knowwhich pronoun to use.

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Study Guide2. Quiz: Pronoun Cases1. QuestionWhich pronoun would be used to address your friends“Juan y Diego”?Answer Choices•vosotros•ustedes•ellosCorrect AnswerustedesWhy This Is CorrectUstedesis the Spanish subject pronoun used toaddresstwo or more people directly (you all). SinceJuan and Diego are your friends and you are speakingtothem,ustedesis correct.•Vosotrosis also a “you all” form, but it is mainly used inSpain, not in most other Spanish-speaking regions.•Ellosmeans “they,” which is used totalk aboutpeople, not to address them directly.So, when speaking to Juan and Diego, the correct pronoun isustedes.2.QuestionWhich pronoun would be used to refer toMarcos and his three sisters?Answer Choices•ellas•ellos•nosotros

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Study GuideCorrect AnswerellosWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish, when referring to a group that includesat least one male, themasculine pluralpronounis used.Even though Marcos is with three sisters, the presence of one male meansellosis correct.For example:•Marcos y sus hermanas→ellos•Ana y María(all female) →ellas3.QuestionWhich pronoun would be used to refer to“Elena, Marta y Alicia”?Answer Choices•ellos•ellas•nosotrasCorrect AnswerellasWhy This Is Correct“Elena, Marta y Alicia” refers to a group made up entirely of females. In Spanish, the pronounellasisused for groups of women or girls.•ellosis used for groups that are all maleormixed gender•nosotrasmeans “we” (female) and would only be used if the speaker were part of the groupTherefore,ellasis the correct choice.

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Study Guide4.QuestionWhich pronoun would be used to refer toyourself and a friend?Answer Choices•ellos•ustedes•nosotrosCorrect AnswernosotrosWhy This Is CorrectNosotrosis used when you are talking aboutyourself and one or more other people(“we”). Sincethe group includesyou, Spanish requires the first-person plural pronoun.•Ellos= they (doesnotinclude you)•Ustedes= you all (used to address people, not to refer to yourself)•Nosotros= we (includes you)Example:Mi amigo y yo vamos al cine.→Nosotrosvamos al cine.5.QuestionWhich pronoun would you use to answer a question about yourself?Answer Choices•yo•tú•ella

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Study GuideCorrect AnsweryoWhy This Is CorrectIn Spanish,yois the subject pronoun used to refer toyourself(the speaker).It is used when you are talking aboutwho you areorwhat you do.For example:•Yosoy estudiante. (I am a student.)The other options refer to different people:•tú= you (informal)•ella= she6. QuestionWhich pronoun would you use to answer a question that was asked in the“ustedes”form?Answer Choices•ustedes•ellos•nosotrosCorrect AnswerustedesWhy This Is CorrectWhen a question is asked using“ustedes”(the formal or Latin American plural form ofyou all), thecorrect way to respond is also with“ustedes.”Spanish keeps the same subject pronoun when answering questions to maintain clarity andagreement.

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