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The pronoun 'them' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person or thing.

The pronoun 'them' is a plural pronoun, a word that takes the place of a plural noun or two or more nouns.

The pronoun 'them' is an objective pronoun, a word that functions as the object of a verb or a preposition.

The corresponding plural, subjective, personal pronoun is 'they'.

Example functions:

Lunch is ready for the boys. I will call them.

  • The pronoun 'them' takes the place of the plural noun 'boys' as the direct object of the verb 'will call'.

May and June are going to a party, so mom made them new dresses.

  • The pronoun 'them' takes the place of the nouns 'May and June' as the indirect object of the verb 'made'.

Our school has a number of trophies. We should build a display case for them.

  • The pronoun 'them' takes the place of the plural noun 'trophies' as the object of the preposition 'for'.

My sisters are coming to visit. They will stay for the weekend.

  • The pronoun 'they' takes the place of the plural noun 'sisters' as the subject of the second sentence.
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