'Him', 'he', and 'his' are commonly confused words in English grammar. Understanding the difference between 'him', 'he', and 'his' is important to use them correctly in written and spoken English.
'Him' is an object pronoun used to refer to a male person or a male animal. It is used as the object of a verb or a preposition.
'He' is a subject pronoun used to refer to a male person or a male animal. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
'His' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or belonging. It is used to show that something belongs to a male person or a male animal.
Let's take a closer look at the meanings and usage of 'him', 'he', and 'his'.
| 'Him' | 'He' | 'His' |
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| The word 'him' is used as an object pronoun. | The word 'he' is used as a subject pronoun. | The word 'his' is used as a possessive pronoun. |
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To remember the difference between 'him', 'he', and 'his', it can be helpful to remember that 'him' is used as an object pronoun, 'he' is used as a subject pronoun, and 'his' is used as a possessive pronoun.
Here are some examples of correct usage:
- She gave the gift to him. (object pronoun)
- He is a good student. (subject pronoun)
- His dog is very friendly. (possessive pronoun)
Remembering the correct usage of 'him', 'he', and 'his' will improve your grammar and communication skills.
