Object Pronouns in English: Definition, List, Usage, Examples and Exercises

Have you ever used a sentence like ‘Me and him went to the store’ and wondered whether it is correct? It is not. This is where object pronouns help. They help make sentences shorter, clearer, and less repetitive by replacing nouns that receive the action in a sentence. Whether you are speaking or writing, understanding object pronouns will improve your fluency and accuracy. 

In this guide, you will learn about object pronouns, how and when to use them, along with examples and exercises.

Table of Contents

• What Are Object Pronouns?
• List of Object Pronouns in English
• When and How to Use Object Pronouns
• Examples of Object Pronouns Used in Sentences
• Difference Between Object Pronouns and Subject Pronouns
• Common Mistakes With Object Pronouns
• Object Pronouns Exercise

What Are Object Pronouns?

An object pronoun is a type of pronoun that receives the action of a verb or follows a preposition. In simple terms, it refers to the person or thing that is affected by the action.

Every basic English sentence follows a pattern: Subject + Verb + Object. The subject does the action, the verb is the action, and the object is what receives it. Now, instead of repeating the same noun over and over again, we use a pronoun in its place. When a pronoun is in the position of the object, it receives the action rather than performing it. These are called object pronouns. Object pronouns usually come after a verb or a preposition in a sentence.

Examples: 

• I called her.

• He gave the book to me.
  
  

List of Object Pronouns in English

Here is the complete list of object pronouns in English:

When and How to Use Object Pronouns

There are two main situations where object pronouns are used:

• After the Verb: Object pronouns usually come directly after the verb. The object is the thing or person receiving the action, so it naturally follows the verb.

• • Can you call me when you land?

  • I saw him at the café this morning.

  • She texted us the address.

  • We thanked them for the gift.

• After a Preposition: Object pronouns also follow prepositions like for, with, to, at, about, between, and similar words.

• • This package is meant for her.

  • He was sitting right next to me.

  • Can I come with you?

  • The decision is between us.

A helpful way to remember this is that if a pronoun comes after a verb or a preposition, it should be in the object form.

Examples of Object Pronouns Used in Sentences

Here are some real-life examples of object pronouns used in sentences:

• Please save a seat for me.

• She told me everything.

• I'll meet you at the entrance.

• They've been looking for you all afternoon.

• I haven't seen him since last year.

• Call him before it gets too late.

• We surprised her with a birthday party.

• The manager spoke highly of her.

• I can't find it anywhere.

• She adopted a puppy and named it Biscuit.

• Our teacher told us to revise Chapter 5.

• Don't wait for us; just start without us.

• Have you met the new neighbours? I ran into them yesterday.

• She invited them to dinner, but they couldn't make it.
  
  

Difference Between Object Pronouns and Subject Pronouns

Understanding the difference between object pronouns and subject pronouns helps you use them correctly:

Common Mistakes With Object Pronouns

Here are some common mistakes you may make when using object pronouns:

1. Using subject pronouns instead of object pronouns

• Incorrect: She gave the book to I

• Correct: She gave the book to me

2. Confusion with “you and I/you and me”

• Incorrect: He invited you and I

• Correct: He invited you and me

3. Misusing ‘who’ and ‘whom’

• Use ‘who’ as the subject and ‘whom’ as the object. 

4. Wrong pronoun with prepositions

• Incorrect: This is just between you and I. 

• Correct: This is just between you and me.

Object Pronouns Exercise 

Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct object pronoun:

1. She called ___ (I/me)

2. This gift is for ___ (he/him)

3. They invited ___ (we/us)

4. Can you help ___ (she/her)

5. I saw ___ (they/them)

6. The manager spoke to Sarah and __________ about the report. (I/me)

7. I haven't called __________ in weeks. (he/him)

8. Can you send the files to __________ by Friday? (we/us)

9. Where did you put __________? I can't find the remote anywhere. (it / its)

10. They didn't invite __________ to the meeting. (they/them)

Answers:

1. me

2. him

3. us

4. her

5. them

6. me 

7. him 

8. us 

9. it 

10. them