In this blog post, we will learn about Personal Pronouns—small words we use every day to replace names and avoid repeating them again and again. This makes our sentences shorter and clearer. Let’s begin step by step!
You may also need to learn more Types of Pronouns in English with their easy examples.
Why Use Personal Pronouns?
Using personal pronouns helps to:
- Avoid repetition
- Make sentences shorter
- Sound natural in speaking and writing
What is a Personal Pronoun?
A Personal Pronoun is a word that replaces the name of a person or thing in a sentence.
Instead of saying the name again and again, we use these pronouns to keep the sentence short and smooth.
Definition:
Personal Pronouns are words used in place of names of people, animals, or things to avoid repetition.
Examples of Personal Pronouns
| Person | Subject Pronouns | Object Pronouns |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Person | I, we | me, us |
| 2nd Person | you | you |
| 3rd Person | he, she, it, they | him, her, it, them |
Sentences Using Personal Pronouns
- I am a student.
- She likes to play football.
- We are going to the market.
- Ali is my friend. I like him.
- Sarah is kind. Everyone loves her.
- The books are heavy. Can you carry them?
Types of Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns have two forms:
1. Subject Pronouns – do the action
Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Example Sentences:
- He is my teacher.
- They are playing outside.
2. Object Pronouns – receive the action
Examples: me, you, him, her, it, us, them
Example Sentences:
- Can you help me?
- She gave him a book.
Singular and Plural Personal Pronouns
| Person | Subject Pronouns | Object Pronouns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singular |
1st | I | me |
| 2nd | you | you | |
| 3rd | he / she / it | him / her / it | |
| Plural |
1st | we | us |
| 2nd | you | you | |
| 3rd | they | them |
Practice Exercise _ Choose the Correct Pronoun
- (He / Him) is reading a book. → ______
- She likes Ali. She helps (he / him). → ______
- (They / Them) are going to school. → ______
- The teacher gave (we / us) homework. → ______
- (I / Me) have a new pencil. → ______
Answers:
- He
- him
- They
- us
- I
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between he and him?
He is used as a subject. Him is used as an object.
Example: He plays cricket. / I like him.
Q2: Can we use you for both subject and object?
Yes!
You is used for both.
Examples:
- You are smart. (subject)
- I like you. (object)
Q3: What is the plural of I?
The plural of I is we.
Example: I am happy. / We are happy.
Summary Table – Personal Pronouns
| Function | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | I, you, he, she, it | we, you, they |
| Object | me, you, him, her, it | us, you, them |
Personal pronouns are very useful in daily conversation. Practice them by replacing names with pronouns in your daily speaking or writing.
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