Pronouns

Language is more than words; it's about how we use those words to express thoughts, actions, and relationships. In English, one of the most essential tools for building clear, smooth, and effective communication is the pronoun. Though they may seem small and simple, pronouns play a big role in preventing repetition, adding variety, and keeping sentences concise and natural.

Imagine telling a story without pronouns:
"Maria went to Maria’s room and took Maria’s bag because Maria was late."
That sounds repetitive and awkward. But with pronouns:
"Maria went to her room and took her bag because she was late."
— The sentence flows naturally and becomes easier to understand.

Pronouns help us replace nouns to avoid repeating the same words over and over. They also help us express who is doing an action, to whom, and what belongs to whom. From everyday conversations to academic writing, pronouns allow us to connect ideas with clarity and efficiency.

There are types of pronouns — including subjective, objective, and possessive. Each type has a specific function, and learning how to use them correctly is essential for mastering English grammar.

For English learners, understanding pronouns opens the door to more fluent speech, clearer writing, and better comprehension. Like building blocks in a sentence, pronouns give structure and sense to our communication.

In this lesson, we’ll explore the world of pronouns — their types, uses, and how to choose the right one. With practice and guidance, you’ll soon be using them with confidence and precision in your own English journey.

📘 Lesson: Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns

🔹 What is a Pronoun?

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

Example:

• Instead of saying "Maria likes Maria's book," we say:
  👉 "She likes her book."

There are different types of pronouns. Today, we’ll focus on:

🔴 1. Subjective Pronouns (Also called Nominative Pronouns)

These pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence — the person or thing doing the action.

Subjective PronounsI, you, he, she, it, we, they

✅ Examples:

• I am learning English.

• She speaks three languages.

• They are watching a movie.

Tip: Subjective pronouns always come before the verb.

🔵 2. Objective Pronouns

These are used as the object of a verb or a preposition — the person or thing receiving the action.

Objective Pronounsme, you, him, her, it, us, them

✅ Examples:

• The teacher helped me.

• Can you call him?

• She gave the book to us.

Tip: Objective pronouns often come after the verb or preposition.

🟢 3. Possessive Pronouns

These show ownership or possession — something belongs to someone.

Possessive AdjectivesPossessive Pronounsmy, your, his, her, its, our, theirmine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs

🔸 Possessive adjectives come before nouns (e.g., my book),
🔸 Possessive pronouns stand alone (e.g., This book is mine.)

✅ Examples:

• That is my phone. → (possessive adjective)

• This phone is mine. → (possessive pronoun)

• Their car is fast.

• The red bag is hers.

🧠 Mini Quiz: Choose the Correct Pronoun

Instructions:

Choose the correct subjective, objective, or possessive pronoun to complete each sentence.

🏁 Scoring Guide:

• 6/6: Excellent! You’ve mastered pronouns.

• 4–5/6: Great job! Just a little more review.

• 2–3/6: You're getting there—review the lesson above again.

• 0–1/6: No worries! Start with the chart and examples, then retake the quiz.