Direct Object Pronouns: The Recipients of Action
Direct object pronouns are words that replace the direct object of a verb. They represent the person or thing that receives the action of the verb directly.
Think of it like this:
* The verb is the action: "She threw the ball."
* The direct object is the thing receiving the action: "She threw the ball."
* The direct object pronoun replaces the direct object: "She threw it."
Here's a table of English direct object pronouns:
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| me | us |
| you | you |
| him | them |
| her | them |
| it | them |
Examples:
* "I saw him." (Him is the direct object pronoun replacing the noun "him".)
* "They gave us the tickets." (Us is the direct object pronoun replacing the noun "us".)
* "She's reading it." (It is the direct object pronoun replacing the noun "book".)
Key points to remember:
* Direct object pronouns are used to avoid repetition. Instead of saying "She threw the ball to the boy," you can use the direct object pronoun "him": "She threw it to him."
* They must agree with the noun they replace in number and gender.
* They always come after the verb.
Understanding direct object pronouns can help you write and speak more clearly and concisely.