Subject pronouns and Object pronouns
Pronouns are small words that replace nouns (names of people, places, or things). We use them to make sentences shorter and to avoid repetition. Learn the difference between subject and object pronouns in English. This guide explains when to use 'I' or 'me', 'he' or 'him', with simple rules and clear examples.
How to use
Rule 1: Subject pronouns
Subject pronouns tell us who does the action. They usually come at the beginning of the sentence, before the verb. The list of them: I, You, He, She, It, We and They.
- I like music.
- You speak English well.
- He plays football.
- She is my sister.
- It is raining.
- We live in Minsk.
- They have a new car.
Rule 2: Object pronouns
Object pronouns are the receivers of the action. They are the person or thing that the action happens to. The list of them: Me, You, Him, Her, It, Us and Them. They usually come after the verb or after a preposition ('to', 'for', 'with' and others).
- Tom called me.
- This present is for you.
- You see him at school every day.
- I can help her.
- We like it.
- The teacher is talking to us.
- I want to talk to them.
