A subject pronoun is a personal pronoun that takes the place of a noun that is used as the subject of a verb. – I, we, you, he ,she, it, they
Elisa went back to change her outfit.
She went back to change her outfit.
An object pronoun is a personal pronoun that takes the place of a noun that is used as the object of the verb or preposition – me, us, you, him, her, it, them
Object of the verb:
The teacher told Elisa to rehearse for the play.
The teacher told her to rehearse for the play.
Object of a preposition:
Elisa gave a copy of the play to Jordan.
Elisa gave a copy of the play to him.
The form of a personal pronoun changes according to its number and person or whether it is used as the subject or object of a sentence.
| PERSON | SUBJECT | OBJECT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | Singular | Plural |
| First Person (Person speaking) |
I | we | me | us |
| Second Person (Person spoken to) |
you | you | you | you |
| Third Person (Person spoken about) |
he, she, it | they | him | her |
Mistakes are often made while using the pronouns I and me when there is more than one subject or object. If you are in doubt divide the sentences in two short sentences.
Example: Johann and I/me love to play soccer.
Johann love(s) to play soccer.
I love to play soccer.
You would never say – Me love to play soccer.
Therefore the correct sentence should read – Johann and I love to play soccer.