Choose I, me, my, or mine when sharing plans

The rule

A pronoun can replace a name or a thing already understood. Subject forms such as she name who does an action. Object forms such as her name who receives it.

Example 1 of 3

Say it like this

We invited him to the meal.

We names the people inviting; him names the person receiving the invitation.

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Example 2 of 3

Say it like this

Please leave their dishes beside ours.

Their needs the noun dishes; ours replaces our dishes.

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Example 3 of 3

Say it like this

Rosa and I carried the chairs.

The pair does the action. I carried the chairs also works.

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Good to know

Examples use simple A2 language for B1 learners reviewing everyday choices. Subject forms do not always come before every verb, especially in questions.

Quick check

Answer in your head. Answers next.

1. 1. Complete the request: Please sit with ___.
   • A we
   • B our
   • C us
2. 2. In 'I sent it to him,' which word identifies the receiver?
   • A him
   • B it
   • C I

Answers

1. 1. usWith takes an object form, so use us.
2. 2. himHim follows to and identifies the person receiving the thing.