Pronouns
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Person | Subject Pronoun - faz ação | Object Pronoun - recebe ação | Possessive Adjective - junto com substantivo - noun | Possessive Pronoun - não tem substantivo - noun | Reflexive Pronoun - mim mesmo |
1st person singular | I | me | my | mine | myself |
2nd person singular/plural | you | you | your | yours | yourself / yourselves |
3rd person singular (masculine) | he | him | his | his | himself |
3rd person singular (feminine) | she | her | her | hers | herself |
3rd person singular (neutral) | it | it | its | its* | itself |
3rd person plural. | they | them | their | theirs | themselves |
1st person plural | we | us | our | ours | ourselves |
Quick explanation
Type | Function | Example |
Subject pronoun | Performs the action | She is reading. |
Object pronoun | Receives the action | I called her. |
Possessive adjective | Shows ownership before a noun | This is my book. |
Possessive pronoun | Shows ownership without a noun | The book is mine. |
Reflexive pronoun | Refers back to the subject | She taught herself. |
Easy rule to remember
Subject pronouns → do the action.
She sings.
Object pronouns → receive the action.
I heard her.
Possessive adjectives → come before a noun.
My computer
Their house
Possessive pronouns → replace a noun.
The computer is mine.
The house is theirs.
Reflexive pronouns → refer back to the subject.
He cut himself → ele se cortou / ele cortou ele mesmo
We enjoyed ourselves → nós nos divertimos / nós divertimos nós me
Subject Pronoun | Object Pronoun | Possessive Adjective | Possessive Pronoun | Reflexive Pronoun |
I am tired. | She called me. | My phone is new. | The phone is mine. | I made it myself. |
You are late. | I saw you. | Your bag is here. | The bag is yours. | You should do it yourself. |
He is my friend. | I met him yesterday. | His car is fast. | The car is his. | He fixed it himself. |
She is a doctor. | We invited her. | Her house is beautiful. | The house is hers. | She taught herself French. |
It is raining. | I found it. | Its color is blue. | The choice was its.* | The cat cleaned itself. |
They are my neighbors. | I know them well. | Their garden is lovely. | The garden is theirs. | They enjoyed themselves. |
We are ready. | The teacher helped us. | Our classroom is big. | The classroom is ours. | We introduced ourselves. |
Ela ligou para ele (to call - ligar, chamar)
She called him
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Subject Pronouns (sujeito) → Eles fazem ação
I, YOU, HE, SHE, IT, WE, THEY
Object pronouns (objeto) → Eles recebem ação
ME, YOU, HIM, HER, IT, US, THEM
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I'm gonna buy a car for him
I bought a car for him
I normally buy a car for him
Minha comprou um carro para mim.
My mom bought (bót) a car for me
Nós compramos um carro para ela
We bought a car for her
Elas levaram eu e meu amigo para a escola
They took me and my friend to the School.
Eu e meu amigo vamos para a escola.
My friend and I are gonna go to the school
Possessive adjective → possessivos que estão juntos com um substantivo (nome / noun)
My+, Your+, His+, Her+, Its+, Our+, Their+,
meu/minha, seu/sua, dele, dela, dele/dela, nosso/nossa, deles/delas
Meu carro → my car
Eu vou levar o carro dele para o mecanico (mechanic).
I'm gonna take his car to the mechanic
Seu pai esta aqui. Her dog / Their house is blue / Our daughter
Your father is here
O Cachorro mordeu a pata dele (paw - pata).
The dog bite your its paw
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Possessive Pronouns → Ele não tem substantivo... (add o s) my - mine
Mine, Yours, His, Hers, Its, Ours, Theirs
meu/minha, seu/sua, dele, dela, dele/dela, nosso/nossa, deles/delas
A mochila é minha → The backpack is mine
Esse carro não é seu, é dele.
This car is not yours, It's his
It's mine / It's hers / it's yours / the car is ours.
The Lost Backpack
Emma was excited because she was starting a new art class. Before leaving home, she packed-(arrumou) her backpack with pencils, paints, and her sketchbook (caderno de rascunho).
At the bus stop, she met-(conheceu) Liam. He smiled and said, "Is that backpack yours?" Emma looked around and realized-(percebeu) the backpack next to her was not hers. She had picked up someone else's bag by mistake (erro).
Liam helped her search for her real backpack. After a few minutes, they found-(acharam) it-(ela - mochila) near a bench-(banco). A little girl was standing beside it-(dela mochila). She said, "I think this backpack is yours."
Emma thanked her and laughed-(láfed - riu) at herself. Liam carried his own backpack, and they walked to class together. At the art class, they enjoyed themselves, and the teacher praised-(elogiou) their-(deles,delas) beautiful paintings-(pinturas).
Fill in the Blanks
Choose from the box.
I • me • my • mine • myself
______ am a student.
Please help ______.
This is ______ notebook.
The notebook is ______.
I finished the project by ______.
Exercise Correct the Mistakes
Rewrite the sentences correctly.
Her is my best friend.
This book is my.
John hurt hisself.
Me am very tired.
The blue car is their.
Write Your Own Sentences
Write one sentence using each type of pronoun.
Subject pronoun: ______________________________________
Object pronoun: _______________________________________
Possessive adjective: _________________________________
Possessive pronoun: __________________________________
Reflexive pronoun: ____________________________________
Demonstrative pronouns
This (dis) → este, esta - perto singular
These (dizzzz) → estes, estas - perto plural
That (dét) → Aquele, aquela - longe singular
Those (douzz) → Aqueles, aquelas - Longe plural
Posso ver (see) aqueles sapatos?
Can I see those shoes (xuuus)?
Eu não gosto destes sapatos.
I don't like these shoes
Eu gostaria desse um aqui (here - rir). Por favor.
I would like this one here. Please.
Can I have this one please?
Can I have that sandwich please?
Quanto é aquele um?
How much is that one?
Quanto é este aqui?
How much is this here?
Quanto é aqueles sapatos?
How much is those shoes?
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Test → Subject, object pronouns
Possessive adjectives / Possessive pronouns (sem substantivos) mine
Demonstrative pronouns / Reflexive pronouns
This, These, That, Those
A2–B1 English Lesson
At the Shoe Store
Sales Assistant: Hello! Can I help you?
Customer: Yes, please. Can I see those shoes over there?
Sales Assistant: Of course. Here you are.
Customer: Thank you. I like these shoes, but I don't like those.
Sales Assistant: Which pair do you prefer?
Customer: I would like this one here, please.
Sales Assistant: Great choice! It's very comfortable.
Customer: How much is this one?
Sales Assistant: It's $75.
Customer: And how much are those shoes?
Sales Assistant: They're $90.
At a Clothing Store
Customer: Excuse me. Can I see that jacket?
Shop Assistant: Certainly. Here you are.
Customer: I like it, but I think this jacket is nicer.
Shop Assistant: Yes, this one is also cheaper.
Customer: I'll take this one, please.
Dialogue 3 – At the Supermarket
Customer: Excuse me. How much is this sandwich?
Cashier: It's $6.
Customer: And how much are those apples?
Cashier: They're $4 per kilo.
Customer: I'll take these apples and that sandwich, please.
Talking About Objects
Anna: Is this your backpack?
Tom: No, that is mine.
Anna: What about these books?
Tom: They're mine too.
Anna: And those notebooks?
Tom: They're my sister's.
Pronoun | Meaning | Distance | Singular/Plural |
This | este, esta | Near | Singular |
These | estes, estas | Near | Plural |
That | aquele, aquela | Far | Singular |
Those | aqueles, aquelas | Far | Plural |
Complete with this, these, that, those
_______ book here is very interesting.
Can I try on _______ shoes over there?
I don't like _______ jacket here.
_______ apples are fresh.
Who owns _______ bicycle over there?
_______ chairs here are comfortable.
I'd like _______ one, please.
Look at _______ mountains!
Translate
Eu gosto desta camisa.
Eu não gosto daqueles sapatos.
Posso ver aquela mochila?
Quanto custa este relógio?
Eu quero esses óculos.
Aqueles carros são caros.
Estas flores são lindas.
Eu gostaria deste aqui.
Correct the Mistakes
Can I see this shoes?
I like that books.
How much are this jacket?
These pen is blue.
I want those one.
That shoes are expensive.
This apples are delicious.
Those is my backpack.
Complete the Dialogue
Shop Assistant: Hello! Can I help you?
Customer: Yes. Can I see __________ shoes over there?
Shop Assistant: Of course.
Customer: I like __________ pair here.
Shop Assistant: Would you like to try __________ one?
Customer: Yes, please.
Shop Assistant: Great! How do they fit?
Customer: They're perfect. I'll take __________ pair.
Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
Complete the sentences.
Maria is my friend. __She_ is very kind.
John and I study English. _______ study every day.
My parents are at home. _______ are watching TV.
My dog is small. _______ likes to play.
Sarah and Mike are teachers. _______ work at the same school.
Object Pronouns
Complete the sentences.
She called _______ yesterday. (eu)
I saw _______ at the mall. (ela)
We visited _______. (eles)
Can you help _______? (nós)
The teacher gave _______ homework. (ele)
Possessive Adjectives
Complete the sentences.
I love _______ family.
She forgot _______ phone.
They sold _______ house.
We cleaned _______ apartment.
He washed _______ car.
Possessive Pronouns
Choose the correct answer.
This book is (my / mine).
That car is (their / theirs).
Is this pen (your / yours)?
The blue backpack is (her / hers).
This house is (our / ours).s



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