'We' and 'us' are commonly confused words in English grammar. Understanding the difference between 'we' and 'us' is important to use them correctly in written and spoken English.
'We' is a pronoun that is used as the subject of a sentence. It is used to refer to a group of people, including the speaker.
'Us' is a pronoun that is used as the object of a sentence. It is used to refer to a group of people, including the speaker, when they are the receiver of an action or the object of a preposition.
Let's take a closer look at the meanings and usage of 'we' and 'us'.
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The word 'we' is used as the subject of a sentence, referring to a group of people including the speaker. | The word 'us' is used as the object of a sentence, referring to a group of people including the speaker. |
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To remember the difference between 'we' and 'us', it can be helpful to remember that 'we' is used as the subject of a sentence, while 'us' is used as the object of a sentence.
Here are some examples of correct usage:
- We are going to the movies tonight. (referring to the speaker and others as the subject)
- The teacher gave us a quiz. (referring to the speaker and others as the object)
- Let's invite us to the party. (referring to the speaker and others as the object)
Remembering the correct usage of 'we' and 'us' will improve your grammar and communication skills.