Pronoun order in sentences
Or
Correct arrangement of pronoun in sentence
We use pronouns in our daily life
communication .Of course many people
commit mistakes while using pronouns.
Mostly they make mistakes in pronoun
order in sentences.
Rule :1
When personal pronoun in a sentence are singular we use the following order :
Second person + third person(feminine) + first person singular
You,She and I are class mates. ( correct)
She,I and you are class mates. ( Incorrect)
Rule: 2
When there is first person singular and a
third person singular ( masculine) the
pronoun order in the sentence will be:
Third person(m) + first person singular
He and I will arrange a party. ( Correct)
I and he will arrange a party. (Incorrect)
Rule:3
When a sentence expresses a regret or
mistake ,the pronoun order in the sentence
will be:
First person+ second person+ third person(m).
I,you and he regret alot. ( Correct)
He,I and you regret alot. ( Incorrect)
Rule:4
When there is first person singular and
second person singular in the sentence ,
the pronoun order will be:
First person singular+ second person singular
I and you have done this mistake.( Correct)
You and I have done this mistake.(Incorrect)
Rule:5
When personal pronouns are plural,the pronoun order in the sentence will be:
We,you and they should take a new step. (Correct)
They,you and we should take a new step
( Incorrect)
General rule:
(Two pronouns)
Generally, 2nd and 3rd person comes before
1st person.
e.g,
She and I visited the Zoo. ( Correct)
I and She visited the Zoo. ( Incorrect)

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