This document provides an overview of subject and object pronouns in English. It explains that pronouns are used to replace nouns, and lists the subject and object pronouns. The key difference is that subject pronouns can only be subjects of verbs, usually appearing before the verb, while object pronouns can only be objects of verbs or prepositions. Examples are given to illustrate errors using the wrong pronoun type as the subject or object.

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TOPIC: Pronouns: subject & object
In English, there are several types of pronouns. This review looks at two of them:
SUBJECT PRONOUNS and OBJECT PRONOUNS. Pronouns are words that are used to
substitute or go in place of nouns. For example, instead of saying “John is my friend,” you
can say “He is my friend.” “He” is a pronoun because it replaces the noun “John.” Consider
the difference between SUBJECT PRONOUNS and OBJECT PRONOUNS.
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NOTE THE FOLLOWING
SUBJECT PRONOUNS OBJECT PRONOUNS
I me
you you
he him
she her
it it
we us
they them
SUBJECT PRONOUNS
These can only be subjects of verbs. In most sentences, they are easy to find as they
appear before the verb.
EXAMPLES
1. Her and Bob came over to see me.
2. Me and my friend are taking a trip.
Notice the errors in each sentence.
1. “Her” should be “she” because it’s part of the subject for the verb “came.”
2. “Me” should be “I” because It is part of the subject for the verb “are taking.”
Both sentences must use “subject pronouns” as the subject.
OBJECT PRONOUNS
These can only function as the object of a verb, or as the object of a preposition.
EXAMPLES
1. We offered her a place to stay. (“Her” is the object of the verb “offered.”
2. Our neighbors are going with you and me. (“You and me” is the object of the
preposition “with.”
NOTE: Object pronouns go after verbs and prepositions. Subject pronouns usually go
before verbs.