Object Pronouns: The Targets of Action
An object pronoun is a word that replaces a noun that receives the action of a verb. Think of it as the "target" of the verb. Here are the object pronouns in English:
* Me
* You
* Him
* Her
* It
* Us
* Them
Here are some examples of how to use them in sentences:
* "The dog chased *me* through the park." (The verb "chased" has the object pronoun "me" as its target.)
* "Please give *her* the book." (The verb "give" has the object pronoun "her" as its target.)
* "I saw *them* at the store." (The verb "saw" has the object pronoun "them" as its target.)
* "He told *us* a funny story." (The verb "told" has the object pronoun "us" as its target.)
Important Note: Object pronouns are used after verbs and prepositions.
Examples:
* Verb: "The teacher gave *him* a high five."
* Preposition: "I sat next to *her* at the dinner table."
Here's a quick trick to remember:
* Subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) are used as the doers of the action.
* Object pronouns (me, you, him, her, it, us, them) are used as the receivers of the action.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore this further!