Learn the essential words that replace names and nouns in sentences. Practice using I, you, he, she, it, we, and they to make your English more natural and efficient.
Learn how to use words like I, you, he, she, it, we, and they instead of repeating names.
| Subject pronoun | Used for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | the speaker (me) | I am a student. |
| you | the listener (singular/plural) | You speak English well. |
| he | one male person | He is my brother. |
| she | one female person | She is my teacher. |
| it | one thing, animal or idea | It is very hot today. |
| we | speaker + others | We study together. |
| they | more than one person or thing | They live in Hanoi. |
Subject pronouns replace the subject noun to avoid repetition. 'Maria is a doctor. She works at the hospital.' — 'She' replaces 'Maria' in the second sentence.
Subject pronouns are words we use instead of names. They make our English sound more natural.
Maria is happy. Maria is a student.
John works hard. John is tired.
The book is interesting. The book is new.
She is happy. She is a student.
He works hard. He is tired.
It is interesting. It is new.
They make your English sound more natural. Native speakers use them all the time!
✓ Sound more fluent
✓ Avoid repeating names
✓ Speak faster and easier
I have a secret.
You are invited to a party!
My brother, David, is coming. He is bringing the cake.
My sister, Sarah, is coming too. She is bringing the music.
The party is a surprise. It starts at 7 o'clock.
My friends are hiding. They are behind the sofa.
Using pronouns makes the story easy to tell!
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Replace the names with pronouns:
1. "Maria is a student." → "__________ is a student."
2. "John and I are friends." → "__________ are friends."
3. "The book is interesting." → "__________ is interesting."
1. She is a student.
2. We are friends.
3. It is interesting.
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See how pronouns work in real sentences.
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These simple rules will help you use pronouns correctly.
"I" is always capital, even in the middle of sentences
❌ Me am a student. → I am a student.
❌ Him is tall. → He is tall.
❌ Her is nice. → She is nice.
Master Subject Pronouns sentence building!
Drag and drop words to form correct sentences
Try these exercises to practice using pronouns.
Maria → She, John & I → We
My brother is tall. (He) is tall.
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I am from Bangkok in Thailand.
You are practicing your English.
He walks to school every day.
She is a nurse at the hospital.
It is a lovely day for fishing.
We are going to the cinema on Saturday.
They are students at the local school.
I love pizza. It is my favourite food.
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