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Interactive Grammar: Subject Pronouns

Learn the English subject pronouns — I, you, he, she, it, we, they — and how to use them correctly in sentences.

Grammar Explanation · Authentic Examples · Practice Exercises

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Duration
~64 min
Exercises
43
Level
Beginner

Overview

Learn the English subject pronouns — I, you, he, she, it, we, they — and how to use them correctly in sentences.

Subject pronouns

  • singularI / you / he / she / it
  • pluralwe / you / they
  • replacingMaria → she / Tom → he / the dog → it
  • groupsTom and I → we / the children → they

Subject vs. object pronouns

  • Subject: She called me. / They are ready.
  • Object: She called me. / I saw them.
  • Subject pronouns replace the person/thing doing the action.
  • Always use subject form as the grammatical subject of a verb.

Common Mistakes

  • Him is a doctor. → ✅ He is a doctor.
  • Her is funny. → ✅ She is funny.
  • Me am ready. → ✅ I am ready.

When to use

Talking about people

She is my sister. He works here.

Talking about things

It is very heavy. They are new.

Groups

We are going to the cinema.

Avoiding repetition

Maria arrived. She looked happy.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct subject pronoun

Multiple Choice15 questions
1'Maria is my friend. is very funny.' Choose the correct pronoun.
2'The dog is hungry. wants food.' Choose the correct pronoun.
3'Tom and I went to the cinema. had a great time.' Choose the pronoun.
4'My parents are doctors. both work at the hospital.' Choose.
5Which sentence uses the correct subject pronoun?
6Which are singular subject pronouns?
7'The book is interesting. has a great plot.' Choose the pronoun.
8Replace 'My teacher and I' with the correct pronoun.
9Replace 'The students' with the correct pronoun.
10'Sarah is calling. wants to speak to you.' Choose the pronoun.
11Which word is a subject pronoun?
12Which sentence uses the wrong pronoun?
13Replace 'John and Carlos' with the correct pronoun.
14'The sun rises in the east. sets in the west.' Choose.
15Which group contains ONLY subject pronouns?

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the correct subject pronoun

Fill in the Blanks10 questions
1(I/Me/My)am very happy today.
2(He/Him/His)is a very good cook.
3(She/Her/Hers)works at a school.
4(It/Its/Him)is raining outside.
5(We/Us/Our)are going to the cinema tonight.
6Tom and Anna got married.(They/Them/Their)live in Paris now.
7(You/Your/Yours)speak English very well.
8My sister is a nurse.(She/Her/Hers)works nights.
9The cat is on the sofa.(It/Its/Him)looks very comfortable.
10My friends and I are travelling.(We/Us/Our)are going to Japan.

Transform the Sentences

Replace the underlined noun(s) with the correct subject pronoun

Transform8 questions

1Maria is a nurse. → Replace 'Maria'

2Tom and Carlos play football. → Replace 'Tom and Carlos'

3The computer is slow. → Replace 'The computer'

4Anna and I are ready. → Replace 'Anna and I'

5The children are playing outside. → Replace 'The children'

6John is my best friend. → Replace 'John'

7The meeting starts at nine. → Replace 'The meeting'

8My parents live in the countryside. → Replace 'My parents'

Fix the Errors

Correct the wrong subject pronoun

Error Fix10 questions

1Him is a doctor.

2Her is very funny.

3Them are my colleagues.

4Me am ready to start.

5Us are going to the market.

6The dog is hungry. Him wants food.

7My sister is late. Her missed the bus.

8She and me are best friends.

9Him and her are married.

10Us students work very hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on pronouns cover?

Learn the English subject pronouns — I, you, he, she, it, we, they — and how to use them correctly in sentences.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Beginner (A1) learners and forms part of the Pronouns section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.