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Pronouns are used in place of nouns.

They enable speakers to refer to


something or someone without having to repeat its name.
Example:

I have a book
The book belongs to me
This is my book
The book is mine

Use subject pronouns when the pronoun refers to the doer of the action or
the main topic (subject) of the sentence.
Ex:
Henry hit a baseball over the fence.
He didn't know where it would land.
Use object pronouns when the pronoun refers to the receiver of the action.

Ex:
Ms. Linda met her husband in School.
The first time she saw him, she was in love.
Reminders:
Do not use subject pronouns in the object position or vice versa.

WRONG : Give the balloon to he.


Correct : Give the balloon to him.
WRONG : Her is the one I want to see.
Correct : She is the one I want to see.

Remember to use he/him when referring to males and she/her when


referring to females!
WRONG: Mary lived on a farm. He had a little lamb.
Correct: Mary lived on a farm. She had a little lamb.
WRONG: Mr. Smith has gone to Washington. I'll give her the message.
Correct: Mr. Smith has gone to Washington. I'll give him the message.
Reflexive Pronouns
I – myself
You – yourself
He – himself
She – herself
It – itself
We – ourselves
You – yourselves He carries the buckets himself.
They - Themselves I carry the buckets by myself 
Exercise 1
Use the correct personal pronouns. Watch the words in brackets.

1. ____ are watching TV. (my mother and I)


2. ____ is riding ____ bike. (Tom)
3. I am reading the book to ____ little sister.
4. The boys are riding ____ bikes.
5. I have a sister. ____ name is Susan.

Use the correct reflexive pronouns.


6. Robert made this T-shirt _____ .
7. Lisa did the homework _____ .
8. We helped _____ to some cola at the party.
9. Emma, did you take the photo by _____?
10. I wrote this poem _____ .

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