English grammar
It, them: object pronouns
Replace a thing already mentioned with it / them.
From the scene I bought it
In short
Use it for one thing and them for more, instead of repeating the noun. Put the pronoun after the verb.
Your turn
Which one goes with more than one (the tomatoes)?
Options: I bought it. · him · Tomás has them.
Show answer
more than one (the tomatoes) → Tomás has them.
How it works
To avoid repeating a noun, use a pronoun (a short word like it or them).
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
And the apples? I love (blank).
Clue: the apples
Options: they · them · it
Show answer
And the apples? I love them.
¿Y las manzanas? Me encantan.
Good to know
It for one thing (the bread → I bought it), them for more than one (the apples → I love them).
Good to know
The pronoun goes after the verb: I bought it, not "I it bought".
one thing (the bread) I bought it.
Nuria
Yes, I bought it this morning.
Sí, lo compré esta mañana.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Yes, (blank) this morning.
Options: I bought it · Tomás has them · Him
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Nuria
Yes, I bought it this morning.
Sí, lo compré esta mañana.
more than one (the tomatoes) Tomás has them.
Nuria
The tomatoes... Tomás has them.
Los tomates... los tiene Tomás.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
The tomatoes... (blank).
Options: Him · Tomás has them · I bought it
Show answer
Nuria
The tomatoes... Tomás has them.
Los tomates... los tiene Tomás.
a man (Javi) him
a woman (Nuria) her
Your turn
What goes with her?
Options: one thing (the bread) · more than one (the tomatoes) · a woman (Nuria)
Show answer
her → a woman (Nuria)
Common mistake
Not them or her here. The fruit = one thing.
And the fruit? Do you have it?
¿Y la fruta? ¿La tienes?
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| one thing (the bread) | I bought it. |
|---|---|
| more than one (the tomatoes) | Tomás has them. |
| a man (Javi) | him |
| a woman (Nuria) | her |
More lines from the story
- JaviAnd the fruit? Do you have it?¿Y la fruta? ¿La tienes?
- JaviAnd the apples? I love them.¿Y las manzanas? Me encantan.
- NuriaI'm going to buy them at the market now.Voy a comprarlas en el mercado ahora.
- NuriaThe apples? I want them for dessert.Las manzanas, las quiero para el postre.