📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Elementary (A2), week 7
Object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) come after a verb or a preposition. Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs) replace 'my + noun'.
The rules
Pronouns
| Subject | Object | Possessive adjective | Possessive pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | me | my | mine |
| you | you | your | yours |
| he | him | his | his |
| she | her | her | hers |
| we | us | our | ours |
| they | them | their | theirs |
Remember
- After verbs: Can you help me? I'll call them.
- After prepositions: This is for her. Come with us.
- Possessive pronouns stand alone: Is this bag yours? Yes, it's mine.
- No apostrophe: yours, hers, ours, theirs (not your's).
Listen and repeat
- Can you give me a refund, please?
- I bought it for him, but it's too small.
- Is this receipt yours? No, it's hers.
- The shop assistant helped us a lot.
Common mistakes
| Not this | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Can you help me? | Object pronoun after a verb. | |
| This is for her. | Object pronoun after a preposition. | |
| Is this yours? | No apostrophe. |
Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
When do we use me / mine in English?
Object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) come after a verb or a preposition. Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs) replace 'my + noun'. After verbs: Can you help me? I'll call them.
What are common mistakes with me / mine?
Say 'Can you help me?', not 'Can you help I?' (Object pronoun after a verb). Say 'This is for her.', not 'This is for she.' (Object pronoun after a preposition). Say 'Is this yours?', not 'Is this your's?' (No apostrophe).
What level is this me / mine lesson?
It's a Elementary (A2) lesson, week 7 of the free Complete English Course. It takes about 10 minutes and ends with a quiz.