Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns are the words we use when it is clear who, or what, is being talked about. For example:

"Caroline is going to America tomorrow, she is so excited!"

In this case the personal pronoun is 'she' and refers to Caroline.

The personal pronouns for people are:

• I
• You
• He
• She
• We
• They
• Me
• You
• Him
• Her
• Us
• Them

The personal pronouns that are used for things are:

• It
• They
• Them

In the following sentences, which personal pronouns are needed?

Top tip: Really think about whether you are looking for the object or the subject in each sentence.

Only use these pronouns and only use each once.

we / he / them / it / me / they / him / us / her

Link: Can you choose the correct Personal Pronoun?

• 1. Matthew was upset because didn't get chosen for the football team.
• 2. Philippa is coming over and are going to the cinema together.
• 3. It was Rachael's birthday so I bought a present.
• 4. Those flowers look terrible! Please will you water .
• 5. The car stopped quickly when reached the traffic lights.
• 6. I don't understand this homework at all. Please will you help .
• 7. My parents are very tidy don't like mess.
• 8. Adam asked me to help to learn to swim.
• 9. We will miss you! Make sure you visit soon!