English Gender-specific Pronouns
The following is a complete list of the gender-specific English personal pronouns and their declined forms, with examples of their use:
| Subject | Object | Possessive Adjective | Possessive Pronoun | Reflexive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| masculine | He laughed. | I kissed him. | His leg hurts. | This house is his. | He can support himself. |
| feminine | She laughed. | I kissed her. | Her leg hurts. | This house is hers. | She can support herself. |
| neuter | It is a very nice house. | I have bought it. | Its yard is big. | That cage is its. | It sells itself. |
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