Words / A1

THEM/ðem/

They as the object: after a verb or a preposition. I saw them / wait for them. They is the subject (They left). Then is a time word. Give them is the short object pattern.

Meaning

They, used as the object.

Examples

• “I saw them at the station.”
• “Please take them home.”
• “I made tea for them.”

Good to know

verb / preposition + them. Subject form: they. Mix-up: then.

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