✨ Lesson 6: Object Pronouns (me, you, him, her, it, us, them)
We know how to use subject pronouns1 like 'I', 'he', and 'she'. A subject pronoun is the "doer" of the action and comes before the verb.
Today, we will learn about object pronouns2. An object pronoun is the "receiver3" of the action. It usually comes after the verb or after a preposition4 (like 'for', 'to', 'with').
Subject Pronouns vs. Object Pronouns
Every subject pronoun has a matching object pronoun. This table is very important to remember!
| Subject Pronoun (Doer) | Object Pronoun (Receiver) |
|---|---|
| I | me |
| you | you |
| he | him |
| she | her |
| it | it |
| we | us |
| they | them |
How to Use Object Pronouns
Position 1: After an action verb.
- My teacher helps me. (I receive the help)
- I know that man. Do you know him? (He receives the action of 'knowing')
- She sees us from across the street. (We receive the action of 'seeing')
- The tourists like Kampot. They visit it every year. (Kampot receives the action of 'visiting')
Position 2: After a preposition.
- My friend is waiting for me.
- I am going to the market with him.
- This letter is to her.
- The tour guide is talking to them.
🧠 Practice Quiz: Choose the Correct Pronoun
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentences.
- (She / Her) is my sister. I live with (she / her).
- (They / Them) are my parents. I love (they / them) very much.
- He gave the book to (I / me).
- Can you please help (we / us)?
📝 Homework: Complete the Sentences
Complete the sentences by changing the word in parentheses ( ) to the correct object pronoun.
Example: I called my brother. I talked to (my brother). → I talked to him.
1. My friends are very kind. I like (my friends) a lot.
→ ________________________________________________
2. That is my teacher. I have a question for (my teacher).
→ ________________________________________________
3. This gift is for my parents and me. It is for (my parents and me).
→ ________________________________________________
(Answers: 1. them, 2. her/him, 3. us)
Vocabulary Glossary
- Subject Pronoun: (Noun) - ប្រធានសព្វនាម (prôthéan'sappĕa'nām) - A pronoun used as the subject of a verb (I, you, he, she, etc.). ↩
- Object Pronoun: (Noun) - កម្មសព្វនាម (kammâ'sappĕa'nām) - A pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition (me, you, him, her, etc.). ↩
- Receiver (of an action): (Noun) - អ្នកទទួលសកម្មភាព (neak tô'tuŏl sâkammâphĭəp) - The person or thing that is affected by the verb. ↩
- Preposition: (Noun) - ធ្នាក់ (thneak) - A word that shows a relationship, often of place or time (e.g., in, on, at, for, to, with). ↩