Identify and correct errors with subject and object pronouns

Key Notes:

What is a Pronoun?

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to avoid repetition.
Example:

  • Ravi likes cricket. He plays every day. ⚽🏏
Types of Pronouns We Are Focusing On
Pronoun TypeExamplesUse
Subject PronounsI, you, he, she, it, we, theyUsed as the subject of a sentence.
Object Pronounsme, you, him, her, it, us, themUsed as the object of a verb or preposition.
Rules for Using Subject & Object Pronouns

✅ Rule 1: Subject Pronouns as Subjects

  • The subject of a sentence must be a subject pronoun.
  • ❌ Wrong: Me went to the park.
  • ✅ Correct: I went to the park. 🌳🏞️

✅ Rule 2: Object Pronouns as Objects

  • The object of a verb or preposition must be an object pronoun.
  • ❌ Wrong: She called I.
  • ✅ Correct: She called me. 📞

✅ Rule 3: Pronouns After “and”

  • Use subject pronouns when they are subjects of verbs.
  • ❌ Wrong: Me and Ravi are friends.
  • ✅ Correct: Ravi and I are friends. 🤝
  • Use object pronouns when they are objects of verbs.
  • ❌ Wrong: The teacher gave the homework to we.
  • ✅ Correct: The teacher gave the homework to us. 📚

✅ Rule 4: Pronouns After “than” or “as”

  • ❌ Wrong: She is taller than me. (if it’s a subject)
  • ✅ Correct: She is taller than I. (I am) 📏
  • ❌ Wrong: He is stronger than I. (if it’s an object)
  • ✅ Correct: He is stronger than me. 💪
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  1. Mixing up I / me, he / him, she / her, we / us, they / them
  2. Using a subject pronoun as an object or vice versa.
  3. Forgetting the verb agreement with pronouns.
Quick Tip

🔹 Ask yourself: “Is the pronoun doing the action (subject) or receiving it (object)?”

  • Doing the action → subject pronoun
  • Receiving the action → object pronoun
Fun Examples with Emojis
  • I love pizza 🍕, but my brother hates it.
  • Can you help us with homework? 📖
  • He runs faster than me 🏃‍♂️💨.
  • The gift is for her 🎁.

Let’s practice!🖊️