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Let-he बनाम Let-him: क्या अंतर है?

'Let' के बाद हमेशा him, her, या me जैसे 'Object Pronouns' लगाओ, कभी भी he या she जैसे 'Subject Pronouns' मत इस्तेमाल करना।

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Always use object pronouns (him, her, me, us, them) after the verb 'let' when giving a command or permission.

  • Use 'him' after let: 'Let him go' (not 'Let he go').
  • Use 'us' for suggestions: 'Let us (Let's) start the meeting.'
  • Avoid 'he' unless it's a very rare archaic quote like 'Let he who is without sin...'
Let + 👤 (Object Pronoun: me/him/her/us/them) + 🏃 (Base Verb)

Overview

### Overview
English grammar में 'let' का सही उपयोग करना एक बहुत ही महत्वपूर्ण कदम है, खासकर जब आप intermediate level (B1) पर अपनी अंग्रेजी को बेहतर बनाना चाहते हैं। हिंदी भाषी होने के नाते, हम अक्सर अपनी मातृभाषा के व्याकरणिक ढांचे को अंग्रेजी पर थोपने की कोशिश करते हैं, जिससे गलतियाँ होती हैं। 'Let he' और 'let him' के बीच का अंतर केवल एक शब्द का चुनाव नहीं है, बल्कि यह अंग्रेजी के एक fundamental नियम को समझने की बात है।
हिंदी में हमारे पास 'ने' (ergative marker) है, जो भूतकाल में कर्ता के साथ जुड़ता है, और हमारे पास कारक (cases) का एक अलग सिस्टम है। अंग्रेजी में, सर्वनाम (pronouns) अपनी भूमिका के अनुसार अपना रूप बदलते हैं। जब हम 'let' का उपयोग करते हैं, तो यह एक 'transitive verb' (सकर्मक क्रिया) के रूप में कार्य करता है। इसका मतलब है कि इसे अपना अर्थ पूरा करने के लिए एक 'object' (कर्म) की आवश्यकता होती है। हिंदी में हम कहते हैं, «उसे जाने दो» (Use jaane do), यहाँ 'उसे' (him) का प्रयोग कर्म के रूप में हो रहा है। अंग्रेजी में भी यही नियम है, लेकिन अक्सर लोग 'let he' बोल देते हैं क्योंकि वे 'he' को वाक्य का कर्ता (subject) मान लेते हैं। यह समझना जरूरी है कि 'let' के बाद हमेशा 'object pronoun' ही आता है। यह व्याकरणिक नियम न केवल बोलने में शुद्धता लाता है, बल्कि आपके आत्मविश्वास को भी बढ़ाता है, चाहे आप ऑफिस में प्रेजेंटेशन दे रहे हों या किसी दोस्त से ऑटो में बात कर रहे हों।
### How This Grammar Works
'Let' के नियम को समझने के लिए हमें तीन चीजों को गहराई से जानना होगा: Pronoun Case, Transitive Verbs, और Causative Verbs।
  1. 1Pronoun Case: अंग्रेजी में सर्वनाम दो रूपों में होते हैं - Subjective (कर्ता) और Objective (कर्म)। Subject pronouns (I, he, she, we, they) वाक्य में काम करने वाले होते हैं। Object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) वे होते हैं जिन पर काम हो रहा होता है। जैसे, He called me में 'He' काम कर रहा है (Subject) और 'me' पर काम हो रहा है (Object)। 'Let' एक ऐसा वर्ब है जो हमेशा अपने बाद 'Object' मांगता है।
  1. 1Transitive Verbs: 'Let' का अर्थ है 'अनुमति देना'। यह एक transitive verb है, जिसका मतलब है कि इसके बाद एक रिसीवर होना ही चाहिए। अगर आप कहेंगे «Let...», तो सुनने वाला पूछेगा «किसको?» (Let whom?)। वह 'किसको' ही object है।
  1. 1Causative Verbs: 'Let' एक causative verb भी है, जो यह बताता है कि कर्ता किसी और से कोई काम करवा रहा है। इसकी खासियत यह है कि यह 'bare infinitive' (बिना 'to' वाली क्रिया) लेता है।
| Hindi Equivalent | English Structure | Role |
|---|---|---|
| उसे जाने दो | Let him go | Causative |
| हमें काम करने दो | Let us work | Suggestion |
| उन्हें खेलने दो | Let them play | Command |
हिंदी में हम 'ने' का प्रयोग करते हैं, लेकिन अंग्रेजी में 'let' के साथ कोई 'ne' जैसा मार्कर नहीं होता। हिंदी में क्रिया का रूप कभी-कभी कर्म के लिंग (gender) के अनुसार बदलता है (जैसे: उसने खाना खाया/उसने रोटी खाई), लेकिन अंग्रेजी में 'let' के साथ आने वाली क्रिया (bare infinitive) कभी नहीं बदलती। यह हमेशा अपनी base form में रहती है।
### Formation Pattern
'Let' का स्ट्रक्चर बहुत ही फिक्स्ड है। इसे आप एक फॉर्मूले की तरह याद रखें:
Let + Object + Base Verb (Bare Infinitive)
यहाँ कुछ उदाहरण दिए गए हैं:
| Correct Pattern | Incorrect Pattern | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Let me finish. | Let I finish. | 'I' is subject, not object. |
| Let him speak. | Let he speak. | 'He' is subject, not object. |
| Let her try. | Let she to try. | 'to' is not used after let. |
| Let us go. | Let we go. | 'We' is subject, not object. |
उदाहरण के लिए:
Let him drive the car.
यहाँ 'him' object है और 'drive' base verb है। ध्यान दें कि हम कभी नहीं कहते
Let him to drive
। यह 'to' का प्रयोग यहाँ पूरी तरह गलत है।
### When To Use It
  1. 1Permission (अनुमति): जब आप किसी को कुछ करने की अनुमति देते हैं। जैसे:
    My boss let me leave early today.
    (मेरे बॉस ने मुझे जल्दी जाने दिया।)
  1. 1Suggestions (सुझाव): 'Let's' (Let us) का प्रयोग हम अक्सर सुझाव देने के लिए करते हैं। जैसे: "Let's go for chai at the local tapri." (चलो चाय की दुकान पर चलते हैं।)
  1. 1Commands (आदेश): जब आप किसी को कोई काम करने के लिए मजबूर करते हैं या अनुमति देते हैं। जैसे:
    Let the children play.
    (बच्चों को खेलने दो।)
  1. 1Formal Situations: कानूनी या औपचारिक भाषा में,
    Let it be known
    का प्रयोग किया जाता है।
### Common Mistakes
  1. 1Subject Pronoun का उपयोग: हिंदी भाषी अक्सर 'Let he' बोल देते हैं क्योंकि हिंदी में 'वह' (he) का प्रयोग कर्ता के रूप में बहुत होता है। उन्हें लगता है कि 'he' ही क्रिया 'go' को कर रहा है। याद रखें, 'let' के तुरंत बाद हमेशा object चाहिए।
  1. 1'To' का अनावश्यक प्रयोग: हिंदी में हम 'जाने के लिए' कहते हैं, इसलिए अंग्रेजी में 'to go' लगाने की आदत पड़ जाती है। 'Let' के साथ 'to' का प्रयोग करना सबसे बड़ी गलती है।
  1. 1Verb Agreement की गलती: लोग 'Let him goes' बोल देते हैं। चूँकि 'he' के साथ 'goes' आता है, वे इसे 'let' के बाद भी लगा देते हैं। याद रखें, 'let' के बाद हमेशा base verb (बिना s/es वाली) आती है।
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
| Pattern | Example | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Let + Object + Verb | Let him go. | No 'to' used. |
| Allow + Object + To Verb | Allow him to go. | 'To' is mandatory here. |
| Make + Object + Verb | Make him go. | Indicates force/compulsion. |
'Allow' और 'Let' का मतलब एक ही है, लेकिन 'Allow' के साथ 'to' आता है, जबकि 'Let' के साथ नहीं। यह एक बहुत बड़ा अंतर है जिसे याद रखना जरूरी है।
### Quick FAQ
  1. 1क्या हम 'Let's' के बाद 'to' लगा सकते हैं?
नहीं, 'Let's' का मतलब 'Let us' होता है और इसके बाद हमेशा bare infinitive आता है।
  1. 1क्या 'Let' का पास्ट टेंस बदलता है?
'Let' का पास्ट भी 'let' ही होता है।
He let me go
(उसने मुझे जाने दिया)।
  1. 1क्या 'Let' के बाद हमेशा pronoun ही आता है?
नहीं, आप noun भी इस्तेमाल कर सकते हैं। जैसे:
Let Rahul finish his work.
यहाँ 'Rahul' object की जगह पर है।

Pronoun Case after 'Let'

Subject Pronoun Object Pronoun (Correct) Example Sentence
I
me
Let me help.
You
you
Let you be the judge.
He
him
Let him try.
She
her
Let her speak.
It
it
Let it be.
We
us
Let us pray.
They
them
Let them eat.

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Usage
Let us
Let's
Suggestions (Let's go!)
Do not let
Don't let
Prohibition (Don't let him!)

Meanings

The verb 'let' is used to give permission, make suggestions, or issue commands. Because 'let' is a transitive verb, the person receiving the action must be in the objective case.

1

Permission

Allowing someone to do something.

“My boss won't let him leave early.”

“Will you let her borrow your car?”

2

Suggestions (First Person Plural)

Using 'let us' (usually contracted to 'let's') to propose an action.

“Let us consider the facts.”

“Let's go to the beach this weekend.”

3

Archaic/Literary Imperative

A formal or biblical way of stating a condition or command, often using 'he' incorrectly by modern standards.

“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”

“Let no man put asunder what God has joined.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Let-he बनाम Let-him: क्या अंतर है?
Subject Pronoun ('Let' के बाद गलत) Object Pronoun ('Let' के बाद सही) सही उदाहरण
`I`
`me`
Let `me` help you with that.
`You`
`you`
I'll let `you` decide.
`He`
`him`
Let `him` go to the party.
`She`
`her`
Don't let `her` see the surprise.
`It`
`it`
The cat wants to go outside. Let `it` out.
`We`
`us`
Let `us` know your decision.
`They`
`them`
They look tired. Let `them` rest.

औपचारिकता का स्तर

औपचारिक
Please permit him to enter the premises.

Please permit him to enter the premises. (Security gate)

तटस्थ
Let him in, please.

Let him in, please. (Security gate)

अनौपचारिक
Let 'im in.

Let 'im in. (Security gate)

बोलचाल
Let the man through!

Let the man through! (Security gate)

'Let' का नियम

Let

इसके बाद हमेशा आएगा...

  • Object Pronoun me, you, him, her, it, us, them

इसके बाद कभी नहीं आएगा...

  • Subject Pronoun I, you, he, she, it, we, they

अगला वर्ब हमेशा होगा...

  • Base Form go, see, do, be

Subject बनाम Object प्रोनाउन्स

Subject (काम करने वाला)
`He` is ready.
`She` wants to help.
`They` arrived.
Object ('Let' से असर पाने वाला)
Let `him` go.
Let `her` help.
Let `them` in.

'Let' के बाद प्रोनाउन चेक

1

क्या 'Let' के तुरंत बाद वाला शब्द प्रोनाउन है?

YES
क्या यह OBJECT प्रोनाउन (me, him, her, us, them) है?
NO
नियम लागू नहीं होता (जैसे: 'Let the games begin')।
2

क्या यह OBJECT प्रोनाउन है?

YES
✅ सही! (जैसे: 'Let him speak.')
NO
❌ गलत! ऑब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन का इस्तेमाल करें। ('Let he speak' नहीं।)

प्रोनाउन की भूमिका

🛑

❌ 'Let' के बाद इनका इस्तेमाल न करें

  • I
  • He
  • She
  • We
  • They
👍

✅ 'Let' के बाद इनका इस्तेमाल करें

  • Me
  • Him
  • Her
  • Us
  • Them

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

Let him in.

Let him in.

2

Let me see.

Let me see.

3

Let us go.

Let us go.

4

Let them play.

Let them play.

1

Don't let him drive your car.

Don't let him drive your car.

2

Will you let her stay tonight?

Will you let her stay tonight?

3

Please let us know your plans.

Please let us know your plans.

4

My dad won't let me go to the party.

My dad won't let me go to the party.

1

If he is tired, let him rest for a while.

If he is tired, let him rest for a while.

2

Let's not let them influence our decision.

Let's not let them influence our decision.

3

Why won't you let her explain what happened?

Why won't you let her explain what happened?

4

Let us assume that the report is correct.

Let us assume that the report is correct.

1

The security guard wouldn't let him through without ID.

The security guard wouldn't let him through without ID.

2

Don't let him get under your skin with those comments.

Don't let him get under your skin with those comments.

3

Let her be the one to decide her own future.

Let her be the one to decide her own future.

4

We should let them handle the technical details.

We should let them handle the technical details.

1

Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

2

The company decided to let him go after the scandal.

The company decided to let him go after the scandal.

3

Let us not be deterred by these temporary setbacks.

Let us not be deterred by these temporary setbacks.

4

Should we let them proceed despite the obvious risks?

Should we let them proceed despite the obvious risks?

1

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone—though grammatically suspect, the phrase remains iconic.

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone—though grammatically suspect, the phrase remains iconic.

2

The magistrate would not let him off the hook so easily.

The magistrate would not let him off the hook so easily.

3

Let us delve deeper into the socio-economic implications.

Let us delve deeper into the socio-economic implications.

4

To let him suffer in silence would be a grave injustice.

To let him suffer in silence would be a grave injustice.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

Let-he vs. Let-him: What's the Difference? बनाम Let vs. Leave

Learners often use 'leave' when they mean 'allow' (let).

Let-he vs. Let-him: What's the Difference? बनाम Let him vs. He lets

Confusing the imperative with the third-person singular.

Let-he vs. Let-him: What's the Difference? बनाम Let's vs. Lets

Confusing the contraction of 'let us' with the verb 'lets'.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Let he go.

Let him go.

You must use 'him' (object) after 'let'.

Let him to play.

Let him play.

Don't use 'to' after 'let'.

Let's we go.

Let's go.

'Let's' already includes 'us'. Don't add 'we'.

My mom let me.

My mom lets me.

In the present tense, add 's' for third-person subjects.

Please let they enter.

Please let them enter.

Use 'them' instead of 'they'.

He let her to leave.

He let her leave.

Again, no 'to' is needed with causative 'let'.

Don't let he see.

Don't let him see.

Negative commands still require the object pronoun.

Let he who wants to come, come.

Let him who wants to come, come.

Even in formal sounding sentences, 'him' is the modern standard.

I'll let you to know.

I'll let you know.

A very common error in business English.

She lets he stay.

She lets him stay.

Mixing up the subject 'she' and the object 'him'.

Let he who is without sin...

Let him who is without sin...

While the 'he' version is a famous quote, it is grammatically incorrect in modern syntax.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

Let ___ (object) ___ (verb).

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

Why won't you let ___ (object) ___ (verb)?

Real World Usage

Texting constant

Let him know I'm running late.

Job Interview common

Please let us know your availability.

Social Media very common

Don't let them dull your sparkle!

Travel common

Will they let him through customs?

Food Delivery occasional

Just let him leave the food at the door.

Parenting constant

I won't let him watch that movie.

💡

'Me' टेस्ट का इस्तेमाल करो

अगर उलझन हो, तो प्रोनाउन की जगह 'I/me' लगाकर देखो। तुम कभी Let I go नहीं बोलोगे, बल्कि Let me go बोलोगे। बस वही लॉजिक यहाँ भी लगाओ।
⚠️

'And' से सावधान रहें

जब 'Let' के बाद कोई नाम और प्रोनाउन साथ आएं, तब भी 'Object' ही रहेगा:
Let Sarah and him decide.
🎯

'em' के साथ नेचुरल साउंड करें

तेज़ बातचीत में नेटिव स्पीकर्स 'let them' को छोटा करके 'let 'em' बोलते हैं: "Just let 'em go."
🌍

'Let me' के साथ विनम्र बनें

मदद की पेशकश करने के लिए 'Let me' बहुत अच्छा तरीका है:
Let me help you with those bags.

Smart Tips

Stop and think of the phrase 'Let me'. Since 'me' is an object, 'him' must be the object too.

Let he speak. Let him speak.

Use 'Let us know' instead of 'Let's know' to sound more professional.

Let's know if you're coming. Please let us know if you will be attending.

Names don't change, but the rule for the verb does. Still no 'to'!

Let John to go. Let John go.

Notice that it's always followed by an action. It's the easiest way to suggest something.

We should go. Let's go!

उच्चारण

Let 'im (pronounced /lɛtɪm/)

H-Dropping

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

Le-dim (/lɛɾɪm/)

Flap T

In American English, the 't' in 'let' sounds like a quick 'd' when followed by a vowel.

Imperative Stress

Let HIM do it! (Stress on 'him')

Emphasizing that a specific person should do the task.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Let HIM in, don't let HE win. (Always use the object pronoun!)

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a bouncer at a club named 'Let'. He only allows people with 'Object' ID cards (me, him, her, us, them) to enter. If someone shows a 'Subject' ID (I, he, she, we, they), he turns them away.

Rhyme

Let him, let her, let them too / Never use 'he' or 'they', it's true!

Story

A king wanted to allow a peasant to enter his castle. He shouted to the guards, 'Let he enter!' but the royal grammarian corrected him, 'Your Majesty, it's Let HIM enter!' The king was so embarrassed he never forgot again.

Word Web

LetHimAllowPermissionObjectPronounBare Infinitive

चैलेंज

Write 5 sentences using 'let' with 5 different object pronouns (me, him, her, us, them) about things you want to do today.

सांस्कृतिक नोट्स

The phrase 'Let he who is without sin' is from the King James Bible. Many native speakers think 'Let he' sounds 'holy' or 'smart' because of this, even though it's technically wrong.

The song 'Let It Go' from Frozen uses 'let' with the object 'it'. It's a perfect example of the standard rule.

In some Northern British dialects, 'let' is used in unique ways, but the pronoun rule 'let him' remains the standard for clarity.

From Old English 'lætan', meaning to leave, allow, or let go.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

Will your parents let you travel alone?

If you were a boss, would you let your employees work from home?

Let's imagine you won the lottery. What's the first thing you'd do?

Do you think schools should let students choose their own subjects?

डायरी विषय

Write about a time someone didn't let you do something you really wanted to do.
Describe your ideal workplace. What would the manager let the employees do?
Argue for or against the statement: 'Parents should let their children make their own mistakes.'

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Incorrect

सही


Incorrect

सही


Incorrect

सही


Incorrect

सही

Test Yourself

वाक्य को पूरा करने के लिए सही प्रोनाउन चुनें।

He looks tired. You should let ___ rest for a while.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him
वर्ब 'let' के बाद ऑब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन आना चाहिए। 'him', 'he' का ऑब्जेक्ट रूप है।
नीचे दिए गए वाक्य में गलती ढूँढें और उसे ठीक करें। Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

The teacher let we leave class early today.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: The teacher let us leave class early today.
'Let' के बाद सब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन 'we' गलत है। यहाँ ऑब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन 'us' होना चाहिए।
कौन सा वाक्य व्याकरण की दृष्टि से सही है? बहुविकल्पी

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let her know the meeting is cancelled.
'Let' के साथ ऑब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन ('her') चाहिए, न कि सब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन ('she')।

Score: /3

अभ्यास प्रश्न

8 exercises
Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. बहुविकल्पी

Please let ___ finish his homework before he goes out.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: him
We use the object pronoun 'him' after the verb 'let'.
Correct the error in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

My teacher lets we use our phones in class.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lets us
'We' must change to the object pronoun 'us'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb (with or without 'to').

Don't let him ___ (see) the surprise yet!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: see
'Let' is followed by the bare infinitive (no 'to').
Rewrite the sentence using 'let'. Sentence Transformation

Allow him to enter the room.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let him enter the room.
'Let' replaces 'allow' and removes the 'to'.
Is this sentence grammatically correct in modern English? True False Rule

'Let he who is hungry eat first.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
In modern English, it should be 'Let him who is hungry...'
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Can John come with us? B: No, his mom won't ___.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: let him
The auxiliary 'won't' is followed by the base verb 'let' and the object 'him'.
Which of these is a correct suggestion? Grammar Sorting

Pick the correct way to suggest a movie.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's watch a movie.
'Let's' is the contraction for 'let us' used for suggestions.
Match the subject to its object form after 'let'. Match Pairs

Match: 1. He, 2. They, 3. We

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-him, 2-them, 3-us
These are the corresponding object pronouns.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

13 exercises
वाक्य पूरा करने के लिए सही शब्द चुनें। खाली जगह भरो

Don't let ___ boss you around. Stand up for yourself!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: them
वर्ब का सही रूप चुनें। खाली जगह भरो

Please let him ___ his story before you judge.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: finish
वाक्य में गलती ढूँढें और उसे ठीक करें। Error Correction

Why don't you let you and he figure it out?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Why don't you let you and him figure it out?
कौन सा वाक्य सही है? बहुविकल्पी

सही वाक्य चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let you and me go to the beach.
सही अंग्रेजी वाक्य टाइप करें। अनुवाद

अंग्रेजी में अनुवाद करें: 'उसे दोबारा कोशिश करने दो।'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let him try again."]
सही वाक्य बनाने के लिए शब्दों को क्रम में रखें। Sentence Reorder

इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let her see the results first.
सब्जेक्ट प्रोनाउन को उसके सही ऑब्जेक्ट रूप से मिलाएं। Match Pairs

प्रोनाउन्स का मिलान करें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
सही प्रोनाउन चुनें। खाली जगह भरो

I don't know the answer, so let's ask Sarah. Let ___ explain it.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: her
गलती ढूँढें और ठीक करें। Error Correction

My phone died, so my friend let I use his.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: my friend let me use his.
सही अंग्रेजी वाक्य टाइप करें। अनुवाद

अंग्रेजी में अनुवाद करें: 'उन्हें रात के खाने से पहले मिठाई मत खाने दो।'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Don't let them eat dessert before dinner.","Do not let them eat dessert before dinner."]
फॉर्मल बिजनेस ईमेल के लिए कौन सा वाक्य सबसे सही है? बहुविकल्पी

सबसे अच्छा विकल्प चुनें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Please let him handle the client's complaint.
सवाल बनाने के लिए शब्दों को क्रम में रखें। Sentence Reorder

इन शब्दों को सही क्रम में रखें:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Why won't you let him go?
वाक्य की शुरुआत को उसके सही अंत से मिलाएं। Match Pairs

जोड़े मिलाएं:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /13

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (8)

Only in archaic, biblical, or poetic contexts. In modern English, it is always `let him`.

`Let` is used for imperatives or with 'I/you/we/they'. `Lets` is only used for 'he/she/it' in the present tense (e.g., 'He lets me go').

No. After `let`, you must use the bare infinitive (the verb without 'to').

`Let's` is a contraction of `let us`. It is used to make a suggestion that includes the speaker.

Yes, `let us` is typically found in formal speeches, prayers, or legal documents.

Use 'don't let' (e.g., `Don't let him leave`).

Rarely. Instead of 'He was let go', we usually say `He was allowed to go` (unless 'let go' means 'fired').

It means 'leave it alone' or 'accept the situation as it is'. It uses the object pronoun `it`.

Scaffolded Practice

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Mastery Progress

Needs Practice

Improving

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Dejar / Permitir

English uses the bare infinitive, while Spanish often uses the subjunctive.

French high

Laisser

Pronoun placement in French changes in negatives, whereas English stays the same.

German high

Lassen

German word order can place the infinitive at the end of the sentence.

Japanese low

〜させる (Saseru)

Japanese incorporates the 'let' meaning into the verb conjugation itself.

Arabic moderate

دع (Da') / اسمح (Ismah)

Arabic pronouns are attached to the verb as suffixes.

Chinese high

让 (Ràng)

Chinese pronouns do not change form between subject and object, which causes confusion for Chinese learners of English.

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