QQ.1 Identify subject and object pronouns
What Are Pronouns?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Instead of saying the noun again and again, we can use a pronoun to make our sentences clear and smooth.
- Maria is my friend. She is kind.
- The book is on the table. It is new.
Pronouns replace nouns so we don’t repeat the same words too often.
Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence—the person or thing doing the action.
- I like to play outside.
- He is eating lunch.
- They are reading books.
Common subject pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
Object Pronouns
Object pronouns are used when the pronoun receives the action in a sentence.
- Dad hugged me.
- Can you help her?
- We played with them.
Common object pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
Using Subject and Object Pronouns Together
Sometimes a sentence has both a subject pronoun and an object pronoun. The subject pronoun does the action, and the object pronoun receives it.
- She called me.
- They saw him.
- We like you.
Remember: The subject pronoun comes first in the sentence and the object pronoun comes after the action.
Putting It All Together
Pronouns make our sentences clear and less repetitive. Knowing when to use subject pronouns and object pronouns helps us speak and write correctly.
- Subject Pronoun: He is running fast.
- Object Pronoun: The ball hit him.
- Together: She gave it to us.
When you write, ask yourself: Who is doing the action? Who is receiving the action? Choose the right pronoun for each role.