Object pronouns in English

“This cake is for you.”

Object pronouns are those pronouns that receive the action of a verb or follow a preposition. In simpler terms, they are the pronouns that are acted upon.

Function

• They serve as the object of a verb (direct or indirect object).  
• They serve as the object of a preposition.

Common English object pronouns

• me (first person singular)
  • Example: Give the ball to me.
• you (second person singular or plural)
  • Example: I told you that we cannot go.
• him (third person singular, masculine)
  • Example: Give him the last piece of pie.
• her (third person singular, feminine)
  • Example: He danced with her.
• it (third person singular, neutral)
  • Example: I placed it on the table.
• us (first person plural)
  • Example: I hope they can give us a ride home.
• them (third person plural)
  • Example: Tell them to stop by after lunch.
• whom
  • Example: The person from whom I received the package was very kind.
  • Example: Whom should I ask for directions?
  • Example: Whom should I ask for directions?

Key points of contrast to subject pronouns

• Subject pronouns: do the action.  
• Object pronouns: receive the action.  

It’s helpful to remember that object pronouns are used when the pronoun is the recipient of the action in a sentence.

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