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Does a subject pronoun after the verb?

Subject pronouns do not come after the verb in standard English.

Subject pronouns are used to replace the subject of a sentence, which is the person or thing performing the action. The subject always comes before the verb in a standard sentence.

Here are some examples:

* I went to the store. (Subject pronoun "I" comes before the verb "went")

* She loves to dance. (Subject pronoun "She" comes before the verb "loves")

* They are playing in the park. (Subject pronoun "They" comes before the verb "are playing")

Object pronouns come after the verb and are used to replace the object of the sentence, which is the person or thing receiving the action.

Here are some examples:

* My friend gave me a present. (Object pronoun "me" comes after the verb "gave")

* The teacher called him to the front of the class. (Object pronoun "him" comes after the verb "called")

Exceptions:

There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as:

* Imperative sentences: In imperative sentences, which give a command, the subject "you" is often implied and not stated.

* Go to the store! (The implied subject is "you")

* Questions: In some questions, the subject may follow the verb.

* Is she coming with us?

In summary: Subject pronouns generally come before the verb in standard English.

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