Pronouns are used in place of nouns. They enable speakers to refer to something or someone without having to repeat its name.
Example:
The subject and object pronouns in English are as follows:
Subject
I
You
He
She
It
We
They
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Object
Me
You
Him
Her
It
Us
Them
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Use subject pronouns when the pronoun refers to the doer of the action or the main topic (subject) of the sentence.
Henry hit a baseball over the fence.
He didn’t know where
it would land.
It went right through Mrs. Crabby’s window.
She was furious.
She called Henry’s parents and told them what happened.
Henry had to pay for the window with his hard-earned money.
He wasn’t too happy about that, but
he learned a lesson.
Now, he only plays baseball at the ball park.
Use
object pronouns when the pronoun refers to the
receiver of the action or is the object of a prepositional phrase.
Reminders: Do not use subject pronouns in the object position or vice versa.
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WRONG:
Correct:
WRONG:
Correct: |
Give the balloon to he.
Give the balloon to him.
Her is the one I want to see.
She is the one I want to see. |
Remember to use he/him
when referring to
males
and she/her
when referring to females!
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WRONG:
Correct:
WRONG:
Correct: |
Mary lived on a farm. He had a little lamb.
Mary lived on a farm.
She had a little lamb.
Mr. Smith has gone to Washington. I'll give her the message.
Mr. Smith has gone to Washington. I'll give
him the message. |
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