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English Grammar›Ch 1: Nouns & Pronouns›Pronoun Case & Order
Mastering Subjective/Objective cases and the 231/123 sequence rules.
Use Subjective Case before verbs and Objective Case after Prepositions or 'than'. Follow the 231 order for general statements and 123 order for admitting faults or plural pronouns.
Quick Memory Hooks
| Subjective | Objective | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| I / We | Me / Us | First Person |
| He / She | Him / Her | Third Person |
| Who | Whom | Relative Case |
231 Order
(Positive Sequence)
Positive Sequence
You, he and I are going.
123 Order
(Admit Mistake)
Admit Mistake
I and you committed a crime.
Than + Case
(Comparison Rule)
Comparison Rule
He is taller than I.
Who vs Whom
(Object Focus)
Object Focus
To whom are you talking?
Myself is Rohan from Delhi.I am Rohan from Delhi.
Reflexive pronouns cannot be used as subjects.
There is a secret between you and I.There is a secret between you and me.
Use objective case after prepositions like 'between'.
He, you and I will win.You, he and I will win.
Follow 231 order for positive sentences.
Q1.Select the correct sentence: _____ will study together tonight.
Q2.Fill in the blank: She is more intelligent than _____.