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Now, read these sentences.
• The Hare decided to play a trick on them.
• They ordered him about in the most officious way.
• You could have a tug of war with me.
• Of course I am stronger than you!
• Hare persuaded him to tie the end of the rope around his body.
The highlighted pronouns stand for the objects in these sentences. Objects
receive the action of the verb, so they come after the verbs in the sentences.
Let us understand pronouns in the subject and object forms.
Subject pronouns that Object pronouns that
come before the verb come after the verb
I me
you you
he him
she her
it it
we us
they them
A. Circle the pronouns used as subjects. Underline the pronouns used as
objects. The verbs are highlighted to help you.
1. Radhika met her yesterday.
2. She gave him a box of chocolates.
3. We sent them some flowers.
4. He invited me to the party.
5. They love her very much.
6. I will meet you tomorrow.
7. You cooked lunch for us.
8. She gave it some food.
9. It ran away from her.
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