Subject and Object Pronouns in English
Pronouns are words that replace nouns so we do not have to repeat names again and again. They make sentences shorter and easier to understand.
For example:
- Sarah is my friend. She is very kind.
- Daniel is a student. He studies English.
In English grammar, two very important types of pronouns are subject pronouns and object pronouns.
1. Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the doer of the action in a sentence.
Common subject pronouns include:
- I
- you
- he
- she
- it
- we
- they
Examples:
- I study English every day.
- She likes coffee.
- They live in Canada.
In each sentence, the subject pronoun performs the action.
2. Object Pronouns
Object pronouns are used when the pronoun receives the action in a sentence.
Common object pronouns include:
- me
- you
- him
- her
- it
- us
- them
Examples:
- The teacher helped me.
- I called him yesterday.
- She invited us to the party.
In these sentences, the pronoun is not doing the action — it is receiving it.
3. A Simple Tip to Remember
A quick way to remember the difference:
- Subject pronoun = does the action
- Object pronoun = receives the action
Understanding this difference will help you avoid many common English grammar mistakes.
4. Practice
Now that you understand the difference between subject pronouns and object pronouns, try the practice question in the next video to test your knowledge.
The quiz will help you see how these pronouns are used in real sentences and check if you can choose the correct one.
Watch the video below and see if you can find the right answer!
