Subject and Object Pronouns— A1 Grammar Exercises
Published March 14, 2026
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
____ is my best friend.
I saw ____ at the park yesterday.
____ is my favorite color.
Can you help ____ with my homework?
____ are going to the movies tonight.
I gave the book to ____ yesterday.
____ is very friendly.
Can you see ____ over there?
____ is my favorite teacher.
I called ____ yesterday.
She called him. He called her. In both sentences, one pronoun does the action and one receives it. English uses two different forms for these two jobs — and using the wrong one is one of the most noticeable grammar mistakes a learner can make. Once you know the rule, it is easy to get right every time.
The Two Sets
Every personal pronoun has two forms: a subject form and an object form. The form you use depends on where the pronoun appears in the sentence.
| Person | Subject pronoun | Object pronoun |
|---|---|---|
| 1st person singular | I | me |
| 2nd person | you | you |
| 3rd person singular (male) | he | him |
| 3rd person singular (female) | she | her |
| 3rd person singular (thing) | it | it |
| 1st person plural | we | us |
| 3rd person plural | they | them |
You and it are the same in both sets.
Subject Pronouns
A subject pronoun comes before the verb. It names the person or thing doing the action. These are also the forms you use with the verb to be.
- I speak English.
- She works in a hospital.
- We live near the school.
- They arrive at eight o'clock.
Object Pronouns
An object pronoun comes after the verb. It names the person or thing that receives the action.
- Can you help me?
- I know him from school.
- She called us this morning.
- Do you like them?
Object pronouns after prepositions
Object pronouns also come after prepositions such as to, for, with, from, and between. This is a position where many learners choose the wrong form.
- This ticket is for her.
- He sent a message to me.
- She came with him to the party.
- Keep this between you and me.
- The teacher spoke directly to us.
Quick Test
Not sure which form to use? Try replacing the pronoun with he/she/they or him/her/them:
If him / her / them sounds right → use the object form (me, him, her, us, them).
"__ called me." → "She called me." ✓ → use she, not her.
"I called __." → "I called him." ✓ → use him, not he.
Common Mistakes
| Wrong | Correct | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Him is my brother. | He is my brother. | Before the verb → subject form |
| Her is a doctor. | She is a doctor. | Before the verb → subject form |
| Me speak English. | I speak English. | Before the verb → subject form |
| I like she. | I like her. | After the verb → object form |
| They called we. | They called us. | After the verb → object form |
| This is for he. | This is for him. | After a preposition → object form |
| Between you and I. | Between you and me. | After a preposition → object form |
Summary
- Use subject pronouns (I, he, she, we, they) before the verb.
- Use object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) after the verb.
- Use object pronouns after prepositions: for me, with him, between you and me.
- You and it stay the same in both positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between subject and object pronouns?
Subject pronouns (I, he, she, we, they) come before the verb and name the doer of the action; object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) come after the verb or a preposition and name the receiver. In the sentence She called him, she is the subject pronoun and him is the object pronoun.
When do I use "I" or "me" in English?
Use I before the verb (I called her) and me after the verb or a preposition (She called me / for me). A quick test: replace the pronoun with he or him. If he sounds right, use I. If him sounds right, use me.
Is "between you and I" correct?
No — the correct form is between you and me. Between is a preposition, and prepositions are always followed by object pronouns. The same rule applies to all prepositions: with me, for him, to her, from us.
What are object pronouns in English?
Object pronouns are the forms used after verbs and prepositions: me, you, him, her, it, us, them. They replace nouns that receive an action. In the sentence I called Sarah, Sarah can be replaced with the object pronoun her: I called her.
Do subject pronouns come before or after the verb?
Subject pronouns always come before the verb. In She works here, she comes before works. If a pronoun appears after the verb, it must be in the object form: I know him — him follows know, so it takes the object form.
Is "him is my brother" correct?
No — the correct sentence is He is my brother. The pronoun comes before the verb is, so it needs the subject form. Him is an object pronoun and cannot come before a verb. The same applies to her: Her is a doctor → She is a doctor.
Related Topics
- Personal Pronouns — the full overview of all pronoun types in English, including subject and object forms in context.
- Possessive Pronouns — mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs and how they differ from possessive adjectives like my and your.
- Reflexive Pronouns — myself, himself, themselves and when to use them instead of a standard object pronoun.
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