RR.2 Choose the correct subject and object pronouns
What are pronouns?
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. We use them so we do not repeat the same names or words again and again.
- Maria likes to read. → She likes to read.
- The students finished their work. → They finished their work.
- My dog is playful. → It is playful.
A pronoun must match the noun it replaces in number (singular or plural) and meaning.
What are subject pronouns?
Subject pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. They tell who or what the sentence is about.
- I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- She runs fast.
- They are eating lunch.
- We like to play outside.
Use a subject pronoun when it is doing the action in the sentence.
What are object pronouns?
Object pronouns receive the action in a sentence. They can come after action verbs or after prepositions.
- me, you, him, her, it, us, them
- Dad helped me.
- The coach called them.
- Grandma baked cookies for us.
Use an object pronoun when it receives the action or follows words like to, for, with, or at.
Choosing the correct pronoun
Choose the pronoun that fits how it is used in the sentence. Ask: Is it doing the action (subject) or receiving the action (object)?
- She won the game. (She is the subject.)
- The teacher helped him. (Him is the object.)
- They invited us to the party.
If you can replace the pronoun with a noun and the sentence still makes sense, you probably chose the correct form.
Using pronouns in sentences
Practice using pronouns in full sentences to understand how they work in everyday reading and writing.
- He is bringing his backpack.
- My friends saved seats for me.
- They will meet us at the playground.
Read your sentence out loud. If it sounds clear and correct, the pronoun is probably being used correctly.