PARTS OF SPEECH: PRONOUNS Nominative pronouns, \( I \), he, she, we, they, who, you, and \( i t \), can serve as a subject, a predicate nominative, or an appositive. An appositive is a noun or a pronoun that stands beside another noun to explain it. Remember: A predicate nominative is a word in the predicate that is equal to the subject. Determine the use of the nominative pronoun. Write \( \underline{S} \) for subject, PN for predicate nominative, and AP for appositive. 3. The only local firefighting volunteers were Rex and I. a. On Monday afternoon, he will go to the county recorder's office. b. c.

In your example, the nominative pronoun "I" is functioning as a predicate nominative because it renames the subject "Rex" in the sentence, thereby completing the linking verb "were." So, you would write \( \underline{PN} \). As for the sentence "On Monday afternoon, he will go to the county recorder's office," here, "he" serves as the subject of the sentence. So, it would be marked \( \underline{S} \). Now, let’s move on to another fun fact: Did you know that pronouns have been around since the very early days of language? Ancient Greek and Latin used them extensively, showing that humans have always needed ways to refer back to people or things without repeating their names over and over! Additionally, understanding the use of pronouns can greatly enhance clarity in your writing. For instance, overuse of nouns can lead to awkward sentences, while well-placed pronouns create smooth, flowing text that readers will enjoy.