Third Person Singular
Learn how to use the third person singular in English.
Special Lesson Activities for This Grammar Point
Third Person Pronouns
Point 1: The third-person singular refers to people or things we talk about. Singular means one!
- My dad is a doctor. He is smart.
- My mom is a police officer. She is brave.
- My house is old. It is cold in winter.
Point 2: The subject pronoun goes before a verb. Use he for males, she for females, and it for things.
- Bob is my boss. He is really nice.
- Susan is my teacher. She has fun classes.
- This car is new. It was very expensive.
Point 3: The object pronoun goes after a verb. Use him for males, her for females, and it for things.
- This is Bob. You met him last year.
- Susan is my boss. I invited her to the party.
- This is my new watch. My friend got it for me.
Point 4: The adjective pronoun goes before a noun. Use his for males, her for females, and its for things.
- Joe is having a party. It is at his beach house.
- Beth is so nice. She let me use her car.
- I liked the new cafe, but its location is bad.
Answer the following questions about the interview.
Third Person Pronouns
Point 1: The third-person singular refers to people or things we talk about. Singular means one!
- My dad is a doctor. He is smart.
- My mom is a police officer. She is brave.
- My house is old. It is cold in winter.
Point 2: The subject pronoun goes before a verb. Use he for males, she for females, and it for things.
- Bob is my boss. He is really nice.
- Susan is my teacher. She has fun classes.
- This car is new. It was very expensive.
Point 3: The object pronoun goes after a verb. Use him for males, her for females, and it for things.
- This is Bob. You met him last year.
- Susan is my boss. I invited her to the party.
- This is my new watch. My friend got it for me.
Point 4: The adjective pronoun goes before a noun. Use his for males, her for females, and its for things.
- Joe is having a party. It is at his beach house.
- Beth is so nice. She let me use her car.
- I liked the new cafe, but its location is bad.
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