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Let-he vs. I-know: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?

Después de la palabra let, olvida los sujetos como I o he y usa siempre los objetos: me, him, us.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use object pronouns (him/her/them) after 'let', but subject pronouns (he/she/they) when they are the main subject of a verb like 'know'.

  • Always use 'him', 'her', or 'them' after 'let' (e.g., 'Let him speak').
  • Use 'he', 'she', or 'they' before 'know' (e.g., 'He knows the answer').
  • Never say 'Let he' or 'Him knows' in standard modern English.
Let + 👤 (Object: him/her/them) vs. 👤 (Subject: he/she/they) + Know

Overview

### Overview
Entender la diferencia entre Let-he y I-know es adentrarse en uno de los pilares fundamentales de la estructura del inglés: la distinción entre los pronombres de sujeto y los pronombres de objeto. Como hispanohablantes, este es un terreno donde solemos tropezar, no porque el inglés sea difícil, sino porque nuestra lengua materna nos empuja a pensar de una manera que no siempre encaja con la lógica anglosajona.
Seguramente te ha pasado que, al querer decir
Deja que él vaya
, tu cerebro traduce palabra por palabra y terminas diciendo algo como Let he go. Suena lógico, ¿verdad? En español usamos el pronombre de sujeto «él».
Sin embargo, en inglés, esa frase es gramaticalmente incorrecta. El propósito de esta lección es desglosar por qué decimos I know (sujeto) pero debemos decir Let him (objeto).
Dominar esta diferencia es lo que separa a un estudiante de nivel básico de uno de nivel intermedio (B1) que suena natural y fluido. No se trata solo de memorizar una lista de palabras, sino de entender el rol que juega cada persona en la oración. ¿Quién realiza la acción y quién la recibe?
En el mundo de let, las reglas cambian drásticamente respecto a lo que estamos acostumbrados en español con el uso del subjuntivo (que él vaya, que yo sepa). Al final de esta guía, entenderás por qué el verbo let es un verbo transitivo que exige un objeto y cómo evitar los errores más comunes que delatan a un hablante de español.
### How This Grammar Works
Para entender cómo funciona esta gramática, primero debemos recordar que en inglés, a diferencia del español donde a veces podemos omitir el sujeto (decimos comí en lugar de yo comí), el sujeto es casi siempre obligatorio. Pero aquí viene el truco: los pronombres cambian de forma dependiendo de su posición en la frase.
En la frase I know (Yo sé), el pronombre I es el sujeto. Es el protagonista, el que realiza la acción de saber. En cambio, en una estructura con let, como Let me explain (Déjame explicar), el pronombre me es el objeto.
La lógica del verbo let
El verbo let significa permitir o dejar. Es un verbo transitivo, lo que significa que la acción de permitir debe recaer sobre alguien o algo inmediatamente. En inglés, cualquier pronombre que reciba la acción de un verbo debe estar en su forma de objeto.
Mira esta comparación esencial entre los dos tipos de pronombres:
| Pronombre de Sujeto (Realiza la acción) | Pronombre de Objeto (Recibe la acción) |
|---|---|
| I (Yo) | me (mí, me) |
| You (Tú/Usted) | you (ti, te, lo) |
| He (Él) | him (él, lo, le) |
| She (Ella) | her (ella, la, le) |
| It (Ello - cosa/animal) | it (lo, le) |
| We (Nosotros) | us (nosotros, nos) |
| They (Ellos) | them (ellos, los, les) |
¿Por qué nos confundimos?
En español, cuando decimos
Deja que él hable
, la palabra «él» funciona como sujeto del verbo hable. Por eso, nuestro instinto es usar he en inglés. Pero en inglés, la estructura no usa el conector que (*that*).
La estructura es directa: Let + objeto. Al eliminar el que, el pronombre queda atrapado por el verbo let, convirtiéndose obligatoriamente en un objeto.
Imagínate que let es un imán que atrae al pronombre y le cambia la forma. No puedes decir Let he, porque he es una forma libre que solo se usa para iniciar acciones. Al estar junto a let, debe transformarse en him.
### Formation Pattern
La estructura de las oraciones con let es muy rígida y predecible, lo cual es una excelente noticia para nosotros. Una vez que memorizas el patrón, no hay pérdida. El patrón se compone de cuatro partes:
Sujeto (opcional) + let + Pronombre de Objeto + Verbo en forma base
Analicemos cada componente:
  1. 1Sujeto: Quien da el permiso. Puede ser una persona (My boss lets...) o un pronombre (She lets...). En imperativos, el sujeto no se dice (Let me...).
  2. 2let: El verbo principal. Recuerda que en presente simple, si el sujeto es he, she o it, debes añadir una s: lets.
  3. 3Pronombre de Objeto: Aquí es donde aplicamos lo aprendido. Siempre usaremos me, him, her, us, them (o you/it).
  4. 4Verbo en forma base: ¡Ojo aquí! Usamos el infinitivo sin la partícula to. Es lo que llamamos el *bare infinitive*. Decimos Let him go, nunca Let him to go.
Ejemplos prácticos del patrón:
  • Situación de trabajo: My manager lets us work from home. (Mi gerente nos deja trabajar desde casa).
  • Sujeto: My manager
  • Verbo: lets (con 's' por ser tercera persona)
  • Objeto: us (nosotros)
  • Acción: work (forma base)
  • Situación social: Let them come to the party. (Deja que ellos vengan a la fiesta).
  • Sujeto: (Implícito, es una orden/sugerencia)
  • Verbo: Let
  • Objeto: them (ellos)
  • Acción: come (forma base)
El caso especial de Let's
Seguramente usas Let's todo el tiempo (Let's go!, Let's eat!). ¿Sabías que ese 's es en realidad el pronombre de objeto us?
Let's = Let us (Literalmente:
Déjanos [a nosotros] ir
).
Es el ejemplo perfecto de por qué usamos pronombres de objeto. Cuando sugieres algo, te incluyes a ti mismo y a otros como los receptores del permiso para actuar.
### When To Use It
El uso de let seguido de un pronombre de objeto no se limita solo a dar permiso. En el nivel B1, debes empezar a usarlo en diferentes matices comunicativos:
  1. 1Dar o pedir permiso (Permitir):
Es el uso más común. Es equivalente a nuestro dejar que.
  • Please, let me finish my coffee before we leave. (Por favor, déjame terminar mi café antes de irnos).
  • Her parents don't let her stay out late. (Sus padres no la dejan quedarse fuera hasta tarde).
  1. 1Hacer sugerencias (Inclusión):
Usando la forma Let's o Let us (más formal).
  • It's a beautiful day, let's go to the beach. (Hace un día precioso, vamos a la playa).
  • Let's not talk about work right now. (No hablemos de trabajo ahora mismo).
  1. 1Ofrecer ayuda de forma cortés:
Es una manera muy natural de sonar servicial en inglés.
  • Let me help you with those bags. (Deja que te ayude con esas bolsas / Permíteme ayudarte).
  • Let me check the schedule for you. (Déjame revisar el horario por ti).
  1. 1Introducir una idea o pedir atención:
Muy común en presentaciones o reuniones de trabajo.
  • Let me start by saying thank you. (Permítanme comenzar dando las gracias).
  • Let him explain his point of view first. (Dejen que él explique su punto de vista primero).
  1. 1Expresiones de soltar o dejar pasar:
  • Let it go. (Déjalo ir / Olvídalo).
  • Don't let them get to you. (No dejes que ellos te afecten).
### Common Mistakes
Como profesor, veo estos tres errores una y otra vez en estudiantes hispanohablantes. Se deben casi siempre a la interferencia del español (L1 Transfer).
Error 1: Usar el pronombre de sujeto (El error Let-he)
  • Incorrecto: *Let he decide. (Traducción mental:
    Deja que él decida
    ).
  • Correcto: Let him decide.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? En español, «él» es el sujeto de decida. En inglés, después de let no hay una cláusula subordinada con que, por lo que el pronombre tiene que ser un objeto.
Error 2: Añadir to antes del segundo verbo
  • Incorrecto: *She let me to enter.
  • Correcto: She let me enter.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? En español usamos el infinitivo (dejarme entrar) o el subjuntivo (dejar que entre). Muchos estudiantes asocian el infinitivo inglés siempre con la partícula to. Pero let es un verbo especial (causativo) que requiere el infinitivo sin to.
Error 3: Intentar usar that (que)
  • Incorrecto: *I let that they go.
  • Correcto: I let them go.
  • ¿Por qué ocurre? Queremos replicar la estructura española
    Dejo que ellos vayan
    . En inglés, let nunca va seguido de that. La conexión es directa con el pronombre de objeto.
¡Ojo con los Falsos Amigos!
A veces confundimos let con leave.
  • Leave es dejar algo en un lugar (olvidar) o marcharse. I left my keys at home.
  • Let es permitir. Nunca digas *Leave me go. Lo correcto es Let me go.
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Es útil comparar let con otros verbos que expresan permiso o influencia, porque sus estructuras cambian. Esto te ayudará a elegir la palabra correcta según el nivel de formalidad.
| Verbo | Estructura | Formalidad | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|---|
| let | let + objeto + base | Informal / Neutro | Let me go. |
| allow | allow + objeto + to + infinitivo | Formal | Allow me to go. |
| permit | permit + objeto + to + infinitivo | Muy formal / Oficial | They don't permit us to smoke. |
| make | make + objeto + base | Obligación (no permiso) | He makes me laugh. |
Diferencia clave entre let y allow:
Fíjate que allow sí requiere el to. Si dices I allow him to speak, es gramaticalmente correcto y significa lo mismo que I let him speak, pero suena mucho más serio y formal. En una conversación de WhatsApp o tomando un café, siempre preferiremos let.
Diferencia entre I know y Let me know:
  • I know: Yo ya tengo la información. (Sujeto + Verbo).
  • Let me know: Dame la información cuando la tengas. (Verbo + Objeto + Verbo). Es una de las frases más usadas en correos electrónicos profesionales: Please, let me know if you are available.
### Quick FAQ
1. ¿Puedo decir "Let's we go"?
No. Es un error redundante. Recuerda que el 's en Let's ya significa us (nosotros). Decir Let's we sería como decir
Déjanos nosotros vamos
. Lo correcto es simplemente Let's go.
2. ¿Cómo se dice let en pasado?
¡Es muy fácil! El verbo let es irregular y su forma no cambia.
  • Presente: They let me play. (Ellos me dejan jugar).
  • Pasado: They let me play yesterday. (Ellos me dejaron jugar ayer).
El contexto te dirá en qué tiempo estás.
3. ¿Cuándo debo usar him y cuándo he?
Usa he cuando esa persona sea la que inicia la frase o la acción principal: He is my friend. Usa him cuando la persona reciba la acción de un verbo o venga después de una preposición: I saw him, This is for him, Let him stay.
4. ¿Es correcto decir
Let me to tell you
?
No. Después de let, el siguiente verbo nunca lleva to. Lo correcto es Let me tell you (Déjame decirte). Es un error muy común porque otros verbos como want sí lo llevan (I want you to tell me), pero let es una excepción a esa regla.

Pronoun Case Selection

Person Subject (with Know) Object (with Let) Example with Let Example with Know
1st Sing.
I
me
Let me go.
I know him.
2nd Sing.
you
you
Let you be.
You know me.
3rd Sing. (M)
he
him
Let him stay.
He knows it.
3rd Sing. (F)
she
her
Let her speak.
She knows us.
1st Plur.
we
us
Let us (Let's) eat.
We know them.
3rd Plur.
they
them
Let them try.
They know why.

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage Note
Let us
Let's
Used for suggestions (Let's go!)
He knows
He's known
Present perfect (He has known)
Do not let
Don't let
Negative imperative
Does not know
Doesn't know
Negative declarative

Meanings

This rule distinguishes between the causative/imperative use of 'let' (which requires an object pronoun) and the declarative use of 'know' (which requires a subject pronoun).

1

Permission/Causative

Using 'let' to allow someone to do something or to suggest an action.

“Let her finish her sentence.”

“Don't let them enter the room yet.”

2

Assertion/Knowledge

Using 'know' to state that a subject possesses information.

“He knows exactly what happened.”

“They know how to fix the car.”

3

Idiomatic Suggestions

Using 'Let's' as a contraction for 'Let us' to make a group proposal.

“Let's go to the beach!”

“Let's not talk about that right now.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Let-he vs. I-know: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
Pronombre Sujeto (El que actúa) Pronombre Objeto (El que recibe) Ejemplo correcto con 'Let'
`I`
`me`
Please let **me** know.
`He`
`him`
The coach let **him** play.
`She`
`her`
Did you let **her** in?
`We`
`us`
He won't let **us** fail.
`They`
`them`
Let **them** try to fix it.
`You`
`you`
I'll let **you** decide.
`It`
`it`
Don't let **it** fall down.

Espectro de formalidad

Formal
Please permit him to enter the premises.

Please permit him to enter the premises. (Security/Home)

Neutral
Let him come in.

Let him come in. (Security/Home)

Informal
Let him in.

Let him in. (Security/Home)

Jerga
Let 'im in.

Let 'im in. (Security/Home)

Roles de los Pronombres

Pronombres

Sujeto (El que actúa)

  • I, he, she, we, they e.g., **He** knows the way.

Objeto (El que recibe)

  • me, him, her, us, them e.g., Let **him** go.

Sujeto vs. Objeto

Pronombres Sujeto
I **I** like pizza.
She **She** is a doctor.
Pronombres Objeto (Tras 'Let')
me Let **me** see.
her Let **her** try.

¿Qué pronombre elijo?

1

¿Está el pronombre justo después de 'let'?

YES
Usa un pronombre OBJETO (`me`, `him`, `her`, `us`, `them`).
NO
¿Es el sujeto principal de la frase? Si es así, usa un SUJETO (`I`, `he`, `she`).

Casos de Uso

▶️

Antes del Verbo

  • `I` go
  • `He` runs
👉

Después de 'Let'

  • Let `me` go
  • Let `him` run
🔗

Tras Preposiciones

  • For `me`
  • With `him`

Ejemplos por nivel

1

Let's go to the park.

Let's go to the park.

2

I know your name.

I know your name.

3

Let him play.

Let him play.

4

He knows me.

He knows me.

1

Don't let her cry.

Don't let her cry.

2

She knows the answer.

She knows the answer.

3

Let them come inside.

Let them come inside.

4

They know we are here.

They know we are here.

1

Let him decide; he knows what he wants.

Let him decide; he knows what he wants.

2

If you let her help, she will feel better.

If you let her help, she will feel better.

3

We know they are busy, so let's not bother them.

We know they are busy, so let's not bother them.

4

Let us know if you need anything.

Let us know if you need anything.

1

Rather than forcing the issue, let him come to his own conclusion.

Rather than forcing the issue, let him come to his own conclusion.

2

She knows full well that we can't let them stay past midnight.

She knows full well that we can't let them stay past midnight.

3

Let it be known that he knows nothing of our plans.

Let it be known that he knows nothing of our plans.

4

Don't let their opinions discourage you; you know your worth.

Don't let their opinions discourage you; you know your worth.

1

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, for he knows the weight of guilt.

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone, for he knows the weight of guilt.

2

Should they refuse to cooperate, let them face the consequences.

Should they refuse to cooperate, let them face the consequences.

3

He knows the intricacies of the law, so let him handle the negotiations.

He knows the intricacies of the law, so let him handle the negotiations.

4

Let us not pretend that she knows more than she actually does.

Let us not pretend that she knows more than she actually does.

1

The director was adamant: let them flounder if they must, provided they know the risks.

The director was adamant: let them flounder if they must, provided they know the risks.

2

Let there be no doubt that he knows exactly where the bodies are buried.

Let there be no doubt that he knows exactly where the bodies are buried.

3

To let him believe otherwise would be a disservice, as he knows the truth deep down.

To let him believe otherwise would be a disservice, as he knows the truth deep down.

4

Let us delve into the archives; she knows where the key is hidden.

Let us delve into the archives; she knows where the key is hidden.

Fácil de confundir

Let-he vs. I-know: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Leave

Learners often use 'leave' when they mean 'allow' (e.g., 'Leave me go').

Let-he vs. I-know: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Make

Both are causative, but 'let' is about permission while 'make' is about force.

Let-he vs. I-know: What's the Difference? vs Let vs. Allow

They mean the same thing but have different grammar.

Errores comunes

Let he go.

Let him go.

After 'let', we always use the object form 'him'.

Him knows.

He knows.

The person doing the knowing is the subject, so use 'he'.

Let's we go.

Let's go.

'Let's' already includes 'us'. Adding 'we' is redundant and wrong.

Let me to help.

Let me help.

'Let' is followed by the base verb without 'to'.

Don't let they see.

Don't let them see.

Negative imperatives still require the object pronoun 'them'.

She know him.

She knows him.

Don't forget the third-person 's' on 'knows'.

Let her to speak.

Let her speak.

Again, no 'to' after 'let'.

Let him who knows tell us.

Let him who knows tell us.

Wait, this is actually correct! But learners often say 'Let he who knows'.

I let him to know the truth.

I let him know the truth.

Even when 'know' is the second verb, 'let' prevents the use of 'to'.

He let her knows.

He let her know.

The second verb after 'let' never takes an 's'.

Let he who is without sin...

Let him who is without sin...

Even in formal/biblical contexts, 'him' is the standard grammatical choice.

Patrones de oraciones

Let ___ (object) ___ (verb).

___ (subject) knows that ___.

Don't let ___ (object) ___ (verb) until ___.

If you let ___ (object) ___ (verb), ___ (subject) will know ___.

Real World Usage

Texting constant

Let me know when u r here.

Job Interview common

I know I can contribute to this team if you let me show my skills.

Social Media very common

Let them hate, she knows she's iconic.

Travel common

Let us through, we know our flight is boarding.

Food Delivery occasional

Let him leave it at the door, he knows the code.

Ordering Food common

Let's get the pizza, everyone knows it's the best.

💡

Usa la pista del 'Let's'

Recuerda que Let's es la contracción de Let us. Como us es un objeto, ¡ya tienes el recordatorio perfecto!: "Let's start the meeting now."
⚠️

¡Ojo con el 'And I'!

A veces decimos you and I, pero tras let debe ser me. Prueba quitando a la otra persona:
Let you and me talk.
🎯

Piensa en el 'Receptor'

El que va después de let es quien recibe el permiso (el objeto). Por eso usamos:
Let them decide the menu.
🌍

Alerta de lenguaje antiguo

En libros muy viejos verás Let he who..., pero hoy suena rarísimo. En la vida real di:
Let him speak his mind.

Smart Tips

Stop! Think of the word 'him'. If you can't say 'Let him', you shouldn't say 'Let he'.

Let he speak. Let him speak.

Use 'Let me know' instead of 'Tell me'. It sounds more polite and professional.

Tell me when you are ready. Let me know when you are ready.

Remember it's a group activity. If you are alone, use 'Let me'.

Let's I go to the store. Let me go to the store.

The pronoun between them must be an object, but the pronoun before 'know' in a new clause must be a subject.

Let he know that him is wrong. Let him know that he is wrong.

Pronunciación

/lɛts/

Let's Contraction

The 's' in 'Let's' is pronounced as /s/, not /z/.

/lɛtɪm/

Let him Reduction

In fast speech, the 'h' in 'him' is often dropped.

Imperative Let

Let him GO! ↘

A strong command or insistence.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Let the OBJECT in; the SUBJECT KNOWS the way.

Asociación visual

Imagine a gatekeeper named 'Let' who only allows people carrying 'Object' bags (him, her, them) to pass. Next to him is a wise man named 'Know' who only talks to 'Subject' kings (he, she, they).

Rhyme

After Let, use Him or Her. Before Know, use He or She, for sure!

Story

A king (He) knows where the treasure is. He tells the guard, 'Let him (the servant) go find it.' The king is the subject who knows, but the servant is the object being let go.

Word Web

LetHimHerThemKnowHeSheThey

Desafío

Write 5 sentences about your family using 'Let' and 'Know' correctly (e.g., 'I let him cook because he knows the recipe').

Notas culturales

Using 'Let's' is the most common way to make a suggestion without sounding bossy. It implies equality.

You might hear 'Let us' used more formally in religious contexts, whereas 'Let's' is universal.

The phrase 'Let him be' is a common way to say 'Leave him alone'.

The word 'let' comes from the Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or bequeath. 'Know' comes from 'cnawan', meaning to perceive or recognize.

Inicios de conversación

Let's decide on a movie. Do you know any good ones?

If you could let anyone in the world lead your country, who would it be?

Let's talk about your future. What do you know for sure?

Do you let your friends borrow your car? Why or why not?

Temas para diario

Write about a time you let someone help you with a problem.
Describe a secret you have. Does anyone else know it? Will you let them tell others?
If you were a boss, how would you let your employees work?
Discuss the phrase 'Let it be'. What does it mean to you?

Errores comunes

Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto


Incorrect

Correcto

Test Yourself

Elige el pronombre correcto.

The coach won't let ___ play until his knee is better.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him
Después del verbo 'let', debemos usar un pronombre objeto. 'him' es la forma objeto de 'he'.
Encuentra y corrige el error en la oración. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Please let she know that I'll be late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please let her know that I'll be late.
El pronombre después de 'let' debe ser de objeto. La forma objeto de 'she' es 'her'.
¿Qué oración es gramaticalmente correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go to the park.
Let's es la contracción correcta de Let us para hacer sugerencias. Let we es incorrecto.

Score: /3

Ejercicios de practica

8 exercises
Fill in the correct pronoun (he/him).

Let ___ finish his work; ___ knows what he is doing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him / He
'Let' takes the object 'him', while 'knows' takes the subject 'He'.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence. Opción múltiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go to the store.
'Let's' is the correct contraction for a suggestion.
Correct the error in the sentence: 'She let he stay because she knows him.' Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She let he stay because she knows him.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She let him stay because she knows him.
'Let' must be followed by 'him'.
Change the sentence to use 'Let'. 'He is allowed to leave.' Sentence Transformation

He is allowed to leave.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let him leave.
'Let him leave' is the causative equivalent of 'He is allowed to leave'.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Should I tell him? B: No, don't let ___ know yet.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him
'Let' requires the object pronoun 'him'.
Which pronoun follows 'Let'? Grammar Sorting

Select the correct group.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Me, Him, Her, Us
These are the object pronouns required by 'let'.
Is the following rule true or false? True False Rule

You should use 'to' after the word 'let'.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
'Let' is followed by the bare infinitive (no 'to').
Match the subject to the object. Match Pairs

He -> ?, They -> ?, We -> ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Him, Them, Us
These are the corresponding object pronouns.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

14 exercises
Elige el pronombre correcto. Completar huecos

Could you let ___ borrow your pen for a second?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me
Elige el pronombre correcto. Completar huecos

Don't let ___ boss you around like that!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
Corrige el error en la oración. Error Correction

Her parents let she and her brother use the car.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Her parents let her and her brother use the car.
¿Cuál oración es correcta? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The teacher let us leave early.
Escribe la traducción al inglés. Traducción

Traduce al inglés: 'Déjame pensar un momento.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let me think for a moment.","Let me think for a second."]
Pon las palabras en orden. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras para formar la oración:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I won't let her tell the secret.
Une cada pronombre sujeto con su objeto. Match Pairs

Une el sujeto con su forma de objeto:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Elige la palabra correcta. Completar huecos

Just let ___ know what you decide.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: us
Encuentra y corrige el error. Error Correction

Let he and I figure it out ourselves.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let him and me figure it out ourselves.
Forma la oración correcta. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Don't let the dog sleep on the sofa.
¿Cuál es la forma correcta para sugerir un plan? Opción múltiple

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go home.
Escribe la oración en inglés. Traducción

Traduce: 'El policía le dejó ir con una advertencia.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["The police officer let him go with a warning."]
Une el inicio con el final correcto. Match Pairs

Une las partes de la oración:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Pon las palabras en el orden correcto. Sentence Reorder

Ordena las palabras:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He wouldn't let me use my phone.

Score: /14

Preguntas frecuentes (8)

'Let's' is a contraction of `Let us`. In modern English, we use the contraction for suggestions and the full form only for very formal permission.

This is a famous biblical quote. While it uses `he` (subject), it is considered archaic. In modern conversation, you should always use `him`.

It can be both! Context matters. If a boss says it, it's a command. If a friend says it about a bad boyfriend, it's a suggestion.

`Let him` is followed by a base verb (`Let him go`). `Allow him` is followed by 'to' (`Allow him to go`).

This is actually grammatically incorrect (it should be 'you and me'), but it is a common mistake even among native speakers.

Yes, if it is the main verb of the clause. For example, `He knows` or `They know`.

Yes! You can say `Let the water boil` or `Let it be`.

It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for both business emails and texting friends.

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Mastery Progress

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Dejar / Que + Subjunctive

Spanish uses subject pronouns in 'que' clauses.

French moderate

Laisser / Faire

Pronoun placement is before or after the verb depending on the mood.

German high

Lassen

German case marking is more distinct on nouns, not just pronouns.

Japanese low

〜させる (Saseru)

Japanese is synthetic (verb endings), English is analytic (separate words).

Arabic moderate

دع (Da') / خلّي (Khalli)

Arabic pronouns are attached as suffixes to the verb.

Chinese partial

让 (Ràng)

Lack of case inflection in Chinese.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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