Pronouns - personal pronouns

Pronouns - personal pronouns

Pronouns
are words we use in the place of a full noun.
We have both subject and object pronouns:
Subject
Object
Iyouhesheitweyouthey
meyouhimheritusyouthem
We use he/him to refer to men, and she/her to refer to women. When we are not sure if we are talking about a man or a woman we use they/them.
This is Jack. He’s my brother. I don’t think you have met him.This is Angela. She’s my sister. Have you met her before?Talk to a friend. Ask them to help you.You could go to a doctor. They might help you.
Subject pronouns
We use subject pronouns as subject of the verb:
I like your dress.You are late.He is my friendIt is rainingShe is on holidayWe live in England.They come from London.
Warning
Remember: English clauses always have a subject:
His father has just retired. Was a teacher. > He was a teacher.I’m waiting for my wife. Is late. > She is late.
If there is no other subject we use it or there. We call this a dummy subject.
Object pronouns
We use object pronouns:
• as the object of the verb:
Can you help me please?I can see you.She doesn’t like him.I saw her in town today.We saw them in town yesterday, but they didn’t see us.
• after prepositions:
She is waiting for me.I’ll get it for you.Give it to him.Why are you looking at her?Don’t take it from us.I’ll speak to them.