Object Pronouns – English Grammar Lessons
What Are Object Pronouns?
Understanding Pronouns
- Pronouns are short words that replace nouns, such as "them" replacing "cats."
- An object pronoun follows the verb in a sentence, exemplified by "them" in "My mother feeds them every morning."
Types of Object Pronouns
Singular Object Pronouns
- The singular object pronouns in English include:
- me (e.g., "The nurse gave me a shot.")
- you (e.g., "The dentist told you to open your mouth.")
- him (e.g., "The baker gave him a cookie.")
- her (e.g., "The server brought her a sandwich.")
- it (e.g., "The woman took it to the vet.")
Plural Object Pronouns
- The plural object pronouns consist of:
- us (e.g., "The teacher gave us a lot of homework.")
- you (e.g., "The coach told you both to run every day.")
- them (e.g., "The librarian told them to be quiet.")
Comparison of Subject and Object Pronouns
First Person
- For first person singular:
- Subject pronoun: I
- Object pronoun: me
Second Person
- For second person singular:
- Subject pronoun: you
- Object pronoun: you
Third Person
- For third person singular:
- Subject pronouns: he, she, it
- Object pronouns: him, her, it
Plural Forms
- For first person plural:
- Subject pronoun: we
- Object pronoun: us
- For second person plural:
- Subject and object pronoun are both: you
- For third person plural:
- Subject pronoun: they
- Object pronoun: them