Introduction

Because we employ millions of words every day in our normal activities, it might be difficult to identify subjects and things correctly. Every effort is made to ensure that correct nouns and pronouns are used while communicating with one another. This highlights the need to use the appropriate pronouns for subjects and objects.

It might be difficult to remember when to use subject and object pronouns correctly. Pronouns are discussed in detail by English instructors and academics worldwide, including their correct and incorrect uses, their locations in a sentence, and their advantages and disadvantages compared to conventional nouns. The pronoun will follow the subject and the verb in a phrase, so a brief recap will help you remember to search for those first.

Pronouns

What is a pronoun?

Pronouns are employed to avoid unnecessary repetition in standard English speech. An example sentence might be, "The girl went to class." Overusing the word "boy" would occur if it were required to refer to the same girl every time. When the word "the girl" is used several times in a single sentence, it loses its uniqueness and bores the listener. It's possible to spice things up a little by using pronouns for authors and speakers. Using "she" instead of "the girl" in some contexts is acceptable. The words used in place of nouns are called 'pronouns'. 

Look carefully at the sentences given below

• Cow is a herbivorous animal.

• Cow is respected in Indian culture. 

• Cow milk is a major source of dairy products. 

Now consider these sentences-

• Cow is a herbivorous animal.

• It is respected in Indian culture. 

• Their milk is a major source of dairy products. 

What did you see? 

The first five phrases are repetitive because of the overuse of the term "cow"; the last five sentences are lovely. It has also become clear that the pronouns It and They're designated to cows. 

Pronouns are, thus, words that are substituted for nouns in a sentence. In these examples, "they" and "them" are pronouns.

Types of pronouns

There are two types of pronouns:

1. Subject pronoun

For example 

She was excited to see a pony.

Here, the verb rests on the second person 'she', making it a subject pronoun example.

They left the event soon after the event.

In this sentence, the verb is performed by the second person 'they', making it a subject pronoun example.

Use of subject pronoun:

1. It's a pronoun used in place of a noun.

2. These pronouns are employed to break up a phrase and make it flow more smoothly.

3. One way they do this is by using a pronoun in place of the verb they are standing in for.

2. Object pronoun

The object pronoun is the substitute pronoun used instead of the object in a sentence. The subject pronouns include I, YOU, HE, SHE, IT, WE, and THEY.

For example:

• Stuart took his daughter to school.

• Can you please tell them to leave?

• She told us the truth about where she was last night

Use of object pronoun:

It's a pronoun used in place of an object.

The use of these pronouns helps to break up the monotony of a sentence.

It streamlines the expression.

Rules of subject and object pronoun

The following table provides examples of pronoun insertion into sentences to switch subject and object positions.

Rule 1

Always use the subject pronoun when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence.

Example:

• He gave his team a headstart in the field.

• You told Jerry that his score was among the best; that made him feel better.

• He gained weight by eating fried food. 

Rule 2

The pronouns "you" and "it" can function as subject or object pronouns in a sentence, depending on how they are used.

Example: 

• I ate the food you cooked.

• It was a lovely evening in New York. 

Rule 3

Both subject and object pronouns can be singular or plural.

• She practiced so intensively that her muscles become sore.

• Pardon me, but I think you are a dancer.

• The man stole the Queen's necklace before he ran away.

Rule 4

If there is more than one subject or object, remove the other and read the sentence with each subject matter of personal.

Example:

Stuart, Bob and they are going. 

He and they are going.

Example of Subject and object pronoun:

1. We made brooches for the wedding guests.

Here, the main verb is performed by the third person 'we'. Therefore, it belongs to the subject pronoun examples.

2.  I think you can paint great pictures.

It comes under subject pronoun examples because the main verb is followed by the pronoun 'you'.

3. We went jogging early in the morning.

Here, the main verb is performed by the third person, 'we'. Therefore, it belongs to the subject pronoun examples.

4.  He turned off the AC as it was very cold.

In this sentence 'that' is a pronoun that is performing the verb by making it a subjective pronoun.

5. As per the rules and regulations, he signed the papers.

In this sentence, 'she' is a pronoun that is doing the action of signing papers by making it a subjective pronoun.

6.  I lit a torch on the car's glass to see who it was.

In this sentence, the pronoun 'I' is lighting a torch on the car. Therefore, it belongs to the subject pronoun examples.

Conclusion

Properly using subject and object pronouns is crucial for correct English grammar. When used in place of nouns, they can make statements more concise and clear. Replacement subjects are called "subject pronouns."  The object of a sentence can be replaced with a pronoun. The pronouns I use are I, you, he, she, it, us, and them. To rephrase the sentence "John saw Mary," you may use the object pronoun her instead of Mary. Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun itself is the subject of the sentence, while object pronouns are used when the pronoun itself is the object of the sentence. When saying "John saw him," it's the subject pronoun he that should be used, not the object pronoun him.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you know the antecedent rules?

All pronouns must be appropriate for their antecedents in number, person, and gender. It is proper form to use a singular pronoun when the antecedent is singular. The pronoun should agree in number with the antecedent.

2. Should a pronoun and an antecedent always be in agreement?

To avoid confusion, pronouns must agree in number, person, and gender with their antecedents.

Consistency in using singular and plural forms of a pronoun is essential.

3. What are collective nouns?

Collective nouns always stand for any group of individuals. Hence for collective, the pronoun used will always be singular. If the collective noun is considered a group of individuals performing separately, then the respective pronoun should be plural.