Subject pronouns are words that take the place of a noun when that noun is the subject of a sentence. They are essential for avoiding repetition and making sentences clearer and more concise. In English, the main subject pronouns are: I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
- Definition: Pronouns that function as the subject of a verb.
- Purpose: Replace nouns to avoid repetition and simplify sentences.
- List: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
'Them' is not a subject pronoun; the correct subject pronoun is 'They.'
The subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
Subject Pronouns in Detail
- I: Used by the speaker to refer to themselves.
- You: Used for the person or people being spoken to.
- He/She: Used for a single person, depending on gender.
- It: Used for things, animals (sometimes), or ideas.
- We: Used when the speaker includes themselves with others.
- They: Used for a group of people or things, regardless of gender.
Examples
| Pronoun | Example | Replaced Noun(s) |
|---|---|---|
| I | I am happy. | (Me) |
| You | You are funny. | (Listener) |
| He | He likes pizza. | John |
| She | She is a doctor. | Mary |
| It | It is raining. | (The weather) |
| We | We are friends. | Sarah and I |
| They | They are playing soccer. | Alex and Jamie |
Exercise: Write a sentence for each subject pronoun, replacing the noun with the correct pronoun.
Use 'We' when referring to a group that includes yourself.
'Sarah and I' is replaced by the subject pronoun 'We.'
Singular subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, it.