Object Pronouns
Object pronouns replace nouns that are the *object* of a verb or preposition.
* Direct Object: The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
* Indirect Object: The noun or pronoun that is indirectly affected by the action of the verb.
* Object of a Preposition: The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition.
Examples:
| Pronoun | Example Sentence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| me | The teacher gave me a good grade. | "Me" is the direct object of the verb "gave". |
| you | The teacher gave you a good grade. | "You" is the direct object of the verb "gave". |
| him | The teacher gave him a good grade. | "Him" is the direct object of the verb "gave". |
| her | The teacher gave her a good grade. | "Her" is the direct object of the verb "gave". |
| it | The teacher gave it to me. | "It" is the direct object of the verb "gave" and the object of the preposition "to". |
| us | The teacher gave us good grades. | "Us" is the direct object of the verb "gave". |
| them | The teacher gave them good grades. | "Them" is the direct object of the verb "gave". |
Important Note: Object pronouns are used when the pronoun is receiving the action of the verb or the action of a preposition.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using the wrong pronoun.
Incorrect: The teacher gave I a good grade.
Correct: The teacher gave me a good grade.
Incorrect: The teacher gave he a good grade.
Correct: The teacher gave him a good grade.
Remember, object pronouns are used to replace the noun or pronoun that is receiving the action of a verb or preposition.