Grammar: Parts of Speech
A1 Lesson 6: Personal Pronouns (he, she, it)
Why It Matters: Avoiding Repetition
We use pronouns to avoid repeating the same noun again and again. This makes our speaking and writing sound more natural.
🤖 Repetitive
My teacher is Mr. Bora. Mr. Bora is very kind.
👍 Natural
My teacher is Mr. Bora. He is very kind.
The Grammar Rule 📖
We choose a pronoun based on what we are talking about.
He 👨
Use he for one man or one boy.
- My father is a fisherman. He is strong.
She 👩
Use she for one woman or one girl.
- My sister is a student. She is smart.
It 🐱
Use it for one animal, place, or thing.
- I have a cat. It is lazy.
- This is my phone. It is new.
💡 Pro Tip: Contractions
In speaking, we usually use contractions to sound more natural: "He is" becomes "He's", "She is" becomes "She's", and "It is" becomes "It's".
Practice Your Grammar 🎯
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank
Complete the sentences using he, she, or it.
- My mother is at the market. ___ is buying fish.
Answer
Answer: She
- Look at my new motorcycle. ___ is very fast.
Answer
Answer: It
- That is my friend, Piseth. ___ is very funny.
Answer
Answer: He
- The durian is on the table. ___ smells strong.
Answer
Answer: It
Your Grammar Mission ⭐
Writing Practice
Look at your family and friends. Write three sentences in your notebook:
- One sentence about a male friend or family member, using he.
- One sentence about a female friend or family member, using she.
- One sentence about a pet or an object in your home, using it.
Example: My brother is a student. He is tall.
Key Vocabulary
- Pronoun A word that takes the place of a noun (e.g., he, she, it).
- Man / Woman An adult male / an adult female.
- Animal / Thing A living creature that is not human / an object that is not alive.