A Complete Guide to Object Pronouns in English: Definition, Rules, and Usage Examples
By
Lindsey Lange-Abramowitz, M.A.
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Summary
A guide explaining what object pronouns are in English grammar, how they function as the receiver of a verb's action, and when to use them to avoid repetition in sentences. The article covers the definition of object pronouns, provides examples of their usage (such as replacing nouns like "cats" with "them"), and offers rules for correctly applying them in writing and speech.
Key quotes
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In general, object pronouns receive the action of the verb.
In the sentence 'They call the...'
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