Subject Pronouns
* Who is performing the action? These are the pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence or clause. They are the ones doing the verb.
* Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Example sentences:
* I love pizza. (I is the subject, performing the action of loving pizza)
* They are going to the park. (They are the subject, performing the action of going to the park)
* She is reading a book. (She is the subject, performing the action of reading)
Object Pronouns
* Who is receiving the action? These pronouns are the objects of verbs or prepositions. They are the ones being acted upon.
* Examples: me, you, him, her, it, us, them
Example sentences:
* She gave me a gift. (Me is the object, receiving the action of giving)
* The dog chased them away. (Them is the object, receiving the action of chasing)
* He went with her to the store. (Her is the object of the preposition "with")
Key Points
* Subject pronouns are usually found at the beginning of a sentence.
* Object pronouns are usually found after a verb or preposition.
* It's easy to get confused! If you're unsure, try substituting the pronoun with a noun. Does it sound right? "He loves pizza" vs. "Him loves pizza" - "He" sounds correct as the subject, while "Him" sounds incorrect.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!