subject + verb + object pronounAfter the verb, use object forms: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
Object Pronouns
A1Use me, you, him, her, it, us, them after verbs and prepositions. They show the person or thing that receives the action.
What you'll learn
- Use object pronouns after common verbs.
- Use object pronouns after prepositions like to, for, and with.
- Choose me, him, her, us, or them instead of subject forms.
- Keep you and it unchanged in object position.
Structure
preposition + object pronounAfter a preposition, use object forms, not subject forms.
Build a sentence
Base pronoun
Context
Callher
Call her tonight.
After a verb, she changes to her.
When to use
After verbs
Use an object pronoun for the receiver of the action: Maria calls him. I know them. Lisa helps us.
After prepositions
Use an object pronoun after to, for, with, about, and from: for her, with us, about them.
Markers
toforwithaboutcallhelpseeknow
Common mistakes
Wrong
Anna calls I every Friday.
Correct
Anna calls me every Friday.
After a verb, use the object form. I changes to me.
Wrong
This gift is for she.
Correct
This gift is for her.
After a preposition like for, use an object pronoun. She changes to her.
Wrong
Tom helps she with math.
Correct
Tom helps her with math.
The object form of she is her.
Wrong
Come with we.
Correct
Come with us.
After with, use the object form. We changes to us.
Common misconceptions
❝ If the meaning is clear, subject pronouns can stay the same after verbs and prepositions. ❞
English changes the form in object position: me, him, her, us, them. Only you and it stay the same.
❝ Object pronouns are only for after verbs. ❞
Use object pronouns after prepositions too: to him, with her, for us.
Skills in this rule (5)
USE_AFTER_VERBSw5Use object pronouns after verbs
Use me, you, him, her, it, us, them when the person or thing receives the action. Put the object pronoun after the verb.
USE_AFTER_PREPOSITIONSw5Use object pronouns after prepositions
After words like to, for, with, and about, use me, you, him, her, it, us, them. The pronoun comes after the preposition.
CHOOSE_THE_RIGHT_FORMw4Choose the matching object pronoun
Match I→me, he→him, she→her, we→us, they→them. You and it stay the same in subject and object position.
YOU_AND_IT_STAY_THE_SAMEw3Keep you and it the same in object position
You and it do not change between subject and object position. Use the same form after verbs and prepositions.
SPOT_OBJECT_POSITIONw3Recognize when an object pronoun is needed
Look for the receiver of the action after a verb or the word after a preposition. That is where object pronouns go.