Parts of Speech:
What is an object pronoun?
A pronoun is a word used to replace a noun. An object pronouns is a pronoun that can only be used as an object of a sentence or the object of a preposition.
1st person objects include the speaker: me, us.
2nd person objects include the person (or people) being spoken to: you, you.
3rd person objects include the people or things other than the speaker or people being spoken to: him, her it, them.
1st Person Singular
- I love mom. Mom loves me.
2nd Person Singular
- You love mom. Mom loves you.
3rd Person Singular
- Dad loves mom. Mom loves him.
- Mom loves dad. Dad loves her.
- Our pet loves us. We love it.
1st Person Plural
- We love mom. She loves us.
2nd Person Plural
- You and Carrie love dad. Dad loves both of you.
3rd Person Plural
- Mom and Dad love Grandma. She loves them.
Remember, object pronouns replace object nouns. They can only be used as an object of a sentence or the object of a preposition.
Object
- I love Dad.
- You ran with Dennis.
- Sally hugged the coach.
- Jack talked to Jill.
- The children drink juice.
- Ralph helped me and Jody today.
- Jin followed you and Kim home.
- Put the pencils and pens away.
Object Pronoun
- Dad loves me.
- Dennis ran with you.
- Sally hugged him after the game.
- Jack talked with her for an hour.
- The children drink it everyday.
- Ralph helped us with homework.
- Jin followed you yesterday.
- Put them in the desk.
Where in a sentence is an object pronoun used?
Object nouns can be used as direct or indirect objects in a sentence. Object pronouns can also follow prepositions.
Direct Object Noun
- Ernie gave the ball to Bert.
- I bought shoes for my son.
- The dog chased Shelly around the house.
Direct Object Pronoun
- Ernie gave it to Bert.
- I bought them for my son.
- The dog chased heraround the house.
DIRECT OBJECT
Direct objects receive the action of the verb.
Indirect Object Noun
- Ernie gave Bert the ball.
- I bought my son new shoes.
- Craig loaned Sally a lawnmower.
Indirect Object Pronoun
- Ernie gave it to Bert.
- I bought him new shoes.
- Craig loaned her a lawnmower.
INDIRECT OBJECT
People or things affected by the action of the verb.
Noun as Object of Prepositional Phrase
- Ernie gave the ball to Bert.
- I bought new shoes for my son.
- Craig loaned a lawnmower to Sally.
Pronoun as Object of Prepositional Phrase
- Ernie gave the ball to him.
- I bought new shoes for him.
- Craig loaned a lawnmower to her.
OBJECT of PREPOSITION
Indirect objects are often objects in prepositional phrases.
What are more good examples of object pronouns in sentences?
- My sister just bought eight paintings but she is going to sell them online.
- Jack kissed Jill after walking her to the door.
- I love orange juice. I drink it everyday.
- Mary was talking to Jimmy on the phone. She is going to meet him at the restaurant.
An antecedent is a noun that is later renamed by another word (usually a pronoun). It can be renamed in the same sentence or in a later sentence.
