Object Pronouns
We use an object pronoun instead of repeating a noun that comes after a verb or a preposition. The object is the person or thing that receives the action — the person or thing that the action happens to.
- I like Anna. I like her.
= Her replaces the name Anna and receives the action of the verb like. - We know Tom and Ben. We know them.
= Them replaces the names Tom and Ben and receives the action of the verb know. - This present is for Lisa. This present is for her.
= Her replaces the name Lisa after the preposition for.
| Object pronoun | Example |
|---|---|
| me | She called me. |
| you | I can help you. |
| him | I know him. |
| her | This is for her. |
| it | I like it. |
| us | Come with us. |
| them | We see them. |
Where do we use object pronouns?
- After a verb:
I like her. - After a preposition:
This is for him.
Stay with us.
Quick reference
- Object pronoun → replaces a person or thing that receives the action.
I know her. - It comes after a verb or a preposition.
Talk to me.
