ESL Grammar Course
A1: Beginner
Subject & Object Pronouns
Pronouns are words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. It’s important to use the correct pronoun depending on its role in the sentence: is it doing the action (the subject) or receiving the action (the object)?
Scope & Content:
- Subject Pronouns: `I, you, he, she, it, we, they`
- Object Pronouns: `me, you, him, her, it, us, them`
⚠️ Attention: Common Challenges
The Subject Performs the Action: The subject pronoun is the “doer” of the action. It usually comes before the verb.
- “She likes coffee.” (She is doing the action of liking.)
- “They are from Canada.” (They are the subject of the verb ‘are’.)
The Object Receives the Action: The object pronoun receives the action. It usually comes after the verb or a preposition (like `for`, `to`, `with`).
- “He called me.” (I am receiving the call. Incorrect:
He called I.) - “I will speak to him.” (He is receiving the action of speaking. Incorrect:
I will speak to he.)
Pronoun Chart
| Subject Pronoun (Before Verb) | Object Pronoun (After Verb/Preposition) | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| I | me | I like pizza. My friend gave it to me. |
| You | you | You are a student. I see you. |
| He | him | He is a doctor. I talked to him. |
| She | her | She works hard. The boss likes her. |
| It | it | It is cold. I don’t like it. |
| We | us | We are a team. The coach helps us. |
| They | them | They have a car. I will drive with them. |