Pronouns are used in place of nouns.

They enable
speakers to refer to something or someone without having
to repeat its name.
Example:

I have a book
The book belongs to me
This is my book
The book is mine

Use subject pronouns when the pronoun refers to the

doer of the action or the main topic (subject) of the
sentence.
Ex:
Henry hit a baseball over the
fence.
He didn't know where it would
Use
land. object pronouns when the pronoun refers to the
receiver of the action.
Ex:
Ms. Linda met her husband in School.
The first time she saw him, she was in love.
Reminders:
Do not use subject pronouns in the object position or vice
versa.

WRONG : Give the balloon to he.

Correct : Give the balloon to him.
WRONG : Her is the one I want to see.
Correct : She is the one I want to see.

Remember to use he/him when referring to males and

she/her when referring to females!
Mary lived on a farm. He had a little lamb.
WRONG: Mary lived on a farm. She had a little lamb.
Correct: Mr. Smith has gone to Washington. I'll give her the
WRONG: message.
Correct: Mr. Smith has gone to Washington. I'll give him the
message.
 Reflexive Pronouns
I – myself
You – yourself
He – himself
She – herself
It – itself
We – ourselves
You – yourselves He carries the buckets himself.
They - Themselves I carry the buckets by myself 
 Exercise 1
Use the correct personal pronouns. Watch the words in
brackets.
1. ____ are watching TV. (my mother and I)
2. ____ is riding ____ bike. (Tom)
3. I am reading the book to ____ little sister.
4. The boys are riding ____ bikes.
5. I have a sister. ____ name is Susan.

Use the correct reflexive pronouns.

6. Robert made this T-shirt _____ .
7. Lisa did the homework _____ .
8. We helped _____ to some cola at the
party.
9. Emma, did you take the photo by _____?
10. I wrote this poem _____ .