subject pronouns
Level One
Lesson 4
Subject pronouns in English are singular or plural.
singular
I
you
he
she
it
plural
we
you
they
It’s necessary to know the differences among various subject pronouns because they match a verb.
Take this quiz when you finish Lesson Four: Quiz #4 – subject pronouns
In this video, I talk about the relationship between a subject and a verb.
subject + verb
The subject in a sentence needs a verb. The subject and the verb must match, singular or plural.
- I am a teacher. (The subject is “I.”)
- You are a student. (The subject is “you.”)
- You and I are in school. (The subjects are “you” and “I.”)
- She goes to school. (The subject is “she.”)
- They write in a notebook. (The subject is “they.” It represents the word “students.” Students write in a notebook.)
4a. You and I
The most important relationship between two people uses the pronouns “you” and “I.”
In this part of the lesson, you will learn about and practice using these pronouns. Watch the video.
4a. You and I ✍🏿
Singular
I am.
You are.
Plural
We are.
You are.
we
I + you = we
4a. You and I ✍🏿
- I am a teacher.
- Where do I live?
- I live in Minnesota.
- You are a student.
- Where do you live?
- You live in __________.
4b. he / she / it ✍🏿
Singular
he = man or boy
she = woman or girl
it = thing
4b. he / she / it ✍🏿
Singular
He is.
She is.
It is.
Plural
They are.
they
he + he = they
she + she = they
he + she = they
it + it = they
4b. he / she / it ✍🏿
- He is a student.
- He is at school.
- She is a student.
- She is not at school.
- It is a classroom.
- It is empty.
it = thing
4c. Write in your notebook ✍🏿
Singular
I
you
he (man)
she (woman)
it (thing)
Plural
we (you + I)
you (you ++)
they (+++)
4c. Write in your notebook ✍🏿
Singular
I am a student.
You are a teacher.
He is a friend.
She is a neighbor.
It is a rock.
Plural
We are online. (You and I)
You are on the internet.
They are over there.
(they = a group)
Note: It is helpful to know that English teachers often talk about subject pronouns and nouns this way:
- The pronoun “I” is in the first-person singular.
- The pronoun “you” is in the second-person singular.
- The pronouns “he,” “she,” and “it” are in the third-person singular.
- The pronoun “we” is in the first-person plural. (I + you = we)
- The pronoun “you” is in the second-person plural. (you + you = you)
- The pronoun “they” is in the third-person plural. (he/she/it ++ = they)
In the next lesson, Lesson Five, you will practice forming questions for things and people.