Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'He', 'She', and 'They' to replace names so you don't sound like a robot.
- Use 'He' for one male person (e.g., He is Ben).
- Use 'She' for one female person (e.g., She is Anna).
- Use 'They' for two or more people (e.g., They are friends).
Overview
he、she还是别的什么？你来对地方了。正确使用这些小词是英语学习中最初的重大胜利之一，而且比你想象的要容易。he、she和they来避免一遍又一遍地重复某人的名字。想象一下说：“我看到了亚历克斯。亚历克斯很高兴。亚历克斯刚得到一只新小狗。”这听起来有点机器人化，对吧？使用代词可以让你的句子更流畅、更自然。“我看到了亚历克斯。他很高兴。他刚得到一只新小狗。”看到了吗？好多了。he、she和they这些词被称为代词。把它们想象成快捷方式。与其一遍又一遍地使用像“玛丽亚”或“大卫”这样的名字，你可以用一个代词来替换它。这就像在你的句子中给某人起个绰号。He用于一个男人或男孩。（例如，你的兄弟、你的爸爸、一个男性朋友、你昨晚看的电影里的那个家伙）。She用于一个女人或女孩。（例如，你的姐妹、你的妈妈、一个女性朋友、你最喜欢的节目中的一个角色）。They是超级灵活的一个。它可以用于：
- 1不止一个人（例如，你的朋友、你的父母、一群人）。
- 2当你不知道某人的性别，或者如果他们更喜欢使用
they作为他们的个人代词时的一个人。这在现代英语中非常普遍和重要！
they可能会感觉有点奇怪，但一旦你开始留意，你会发现它无处不在，从官方表格到TikTok评论。这比猜测新同事“萨姆”是he还是she要省心多了。How This Grammar Works
- 1你在谈论多少人？
- 如果只是一个人，你的选择是
he、she或单数的they。 - 如果是不止一个人，你将总是使用
they。
- 1如果是一个人，他/她的性别是什么？
- 如果你知道这个人是男性，使用
he。 - 如果你知道这个人是女性，使用
she。 - 如果你不知道他们的性别，或者你知道他们使用
they，那么就使用they。
She loves pizza。如果你在谈论你的兄弟汤姆：He plays guitar。如果你在谈论莎拉和汤姆一起：They are siblings。they呢？想象一下，你收到一个名为“泰勒·史密斯”的新经理的电子邮件。你不知道泰勒是男人还是女人。你可以告诉你的朋友：“我的新经理是泰勒。They seem really nice。” 这是完美的解决方案！它礼貌、简单，并避免了犯一个尴尬的错误。这也不是一个新趋势——人们使用单数they已经有几个世纪了。它只是度了个小假，现在又回来了，而且比以往任何时候都更受欢迎。
Formation Pattern
she。
he和she，动词通常以-s结尾。这是一个非常重要的规则！
She + walks to work. (正确)
She + walk to work. (不正确)
He + plays video games. (正确)
He + play video games. (不正确)
they和复数的they一样。动词不加-s。
They + walk to work. (正确，即使是单人)
They + walks to work. (不正确)
he和she想象成一个特殊的俱乐部，会给他们的动词加上-s。
When To Use It
- 和朋友发短信八卦：“你看到马克发了什么吗？
He's hilarious!” - 在工作中写电子邮件：“我和新客户谈过了。
Theyare happy with the proposal.” - 在社交媒体照片上评论：“你姐姐在这张照片里！
Shelooks so happy.” - 谈论一个团体：“我的同学们正在为考试学习。
Theyare all at the library.” - 为别人点餐：“我的室友想要一杯咖啡。
Theytake milk, no sugar.” - 当你发现失物时：“有人留下了他们的手机。我希望
they会回来取。”
Common Mistakes
- 1忘记
he和she后面的-s： 这是最大的一个。记住，he和she是特殊的！他们需要在大多数现在时动词上加上那个-s。
- ✗ *错误：*
Shelike coffee. - ✓ *正确：*
Shelikes coffee. - ✗ *错误：*
Heplay the piano. - ✓ *正确：*
Heplays the piano.
- 1混淆
he和she： 这种情况会发生！只要试着停下来想一想你指的是谁。如果你不小心弄错了某人的性别，只要礼貌地纠正自己就行了。“对不起，我是说she。”
- 1在你不知道的时候使用
he或she： 一个典型的错误是猜测某人的性别。使用单数they是现代、安全和尊重的选择。
- ✗ *错误：*“送货司机在这里。我想
he有我们的食物。”（你不知道。） - ✓ *正确：*“送货司机在这里。我想
they有我们的食物。”
- 1为单数
they的动词添加-s： 这感觉很诱人，特别是当你知道你在谈论一个人时，但要克制住！单数they遵循与复数they相同的动词规则。
- ✗ *错误：* My friend uses
they/thempronouns, andtheyis my best friend. - ✓ *正确：* My friend uses
they/thempronouns, andtheyare my best friend. (即使是单人，也要用are！)
Contrast With Similar Patterns
he、she和they与his、her和them甚至it等其他代词混淆。让我们来澄清一下。He/She/They vs. Him/Her/Them (宾格代词)He、she和they是主语。它们在句子中执行动作。Shecalled me.Hesent the email.Theyare waiting.Him、her和them是宾语。它们接受动作。- I called
her. - I sent the email to
him. - I am waiting for
them.
He/She/They vs. His/Her/Their (所有格代词)His、her和their表示某物属于某人。- That is
hiscar. (He有一辆车。) - I have
herbook. (She有一本书。) - This is
theirhouse. (They有一所房子。)
He/She/They vs. ItHe和she用于人。It用于事物、动物（当性别未知或不重要时）或一个想法。除非你想非常粗鲁，否则绝不要对人使用it。说真的，不要这样做。- My phone is new.
Itis fast. - The dog is sleeping.
Itlooks tired. - Your new friend is here.
Sheis waiting. (不是Itis waiting.)
he/she/they是电影的明星（主语），him/her/them是接到电话或电子邮件的人（宾语），而his/her/their是明星拥有的东西。Quick FAQ
they？这是新的吗？they作为他们的个人代词。这一点也不新——像莎士比亚这样的作家就用过它！它只是变得更普遍，并被认为是尊重的表现。he和she的动词后加-s吗？he runs，she writes）。但对于带有'can'、'may'、'should'等的动词则不是（例如，she can run，he should write）。在过去时中也不是（he ran，she wrote）。They're so busy hiding nuts。”这比为一个你感觉有些联系的动物使用it要普遍得多。Subject Pronouns and 'To Be'
| Pronoun | Verb (Be) | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
|
He
|
is
|
He is not (isn't)
|
Is he?
|
|
She
|
is
|
She is not (isn't)
|
Is she?
|
|
They
|
are
|
They are not (aren't)
|
Are they?
|
Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
He is
|
He's
|
He's tall.
|
|
She is
|
She's
|
She's smart.
|
|
They are
|
They're
|
They're here.
|
Meanings
These are words used to refer to people other than yourself (I) or the person you are talking to (You). They prevent the repetition of names.
Male Singular
Refers to one man or boy.
“He is a doctor.”
“He likes pizza.”
Female Singular
Refers to one woman or girl.
“She is a student.”
“She has a car.”
Plural
Refers to a group of two or more people.
“They are at home.”
“They speak English.”
Singular They
Refers to one person whose gender is unknown or non-binary.
“Someone left their bag. They will be back.”
“My friend is coming; they are nice.”
Reference Table
| 代词 | 指代对象 | 例子 |
|---|---|---|
|
He
|
一个男性（男孩，男人）
|
He is my brother.
|
|
She
|
一个女性（女孩，女人）
|
She loves reading.
|
|
They
|
两个人或更多人
|
They are friends.
|
|
They
|
一个人（性别未知）
|
Someone called. They left a message.
|
|
They
|
一个人（性别未明确）
|
Ask your teacher. They will help.
|
正式程度
Do you happen to know where he is? (Workplace/Street)
Where is he? (Workplace/Street)
Where's he at? (Workplace/Street)
Where's mans? (Workplace/Street)
代词能量升级：He, She, They
单数男性
- He 一个男孩/男人
单数女性
- She 一个女孩/女人
复数 / 未知
- They 多人 / 性别未知
选择你的代词伙伴
代词决策流程图
你是在谈论一个人吗？
这个人是男性吗？
这个人是女性吗？
谁是谁：代词分类
男性个体
- • He is my friend.
- • He plays guitar.
- • He works at the cafe.
女性个体
- • She likes coffee.
- • She is a student.
- • She talks a lot.
群体与未知
- • They are busy.
- • They live next door.
- • Someone is here. They are waiting.
按水平分级的例句
He is a boy.
He is a boy.
She is a girl.
She is a girl.
They are happy.
They are happy.
Is he a teacher?
Is he a teacher?
He isn't at work today.
He isn't at work today.
She has two brothers.
She has two brothers.
They live in a big house.
They live in a big house.
Where do they go?
Where do they go?
He decided to quit his job.
He decided to quit his job.
She often travels for business.
She often travels for business.
They are looking for a new apartment.
They are looking for a new apartment.
If someone calls, tell them I'm busy.
If someone calls, tell them I'm busy.
He was seen leaving the building.
He was seen leaving the building.
She managed to finish the project on time.
She managed to
They have been working together for years.
They have been working
Each student must bring their own laptop.
Each student must bring their own laptop.
He, of all people, should have known better.
He, of all people, should have known better.
She found herself in a difficult position.
She found herself
They might have been delayed by the storm.
They might have been
The author argues that they are often misunderstood.
The author argues that they are often misunderstood.
He is but a shadow of his former self.
He is but a shadow of his former self.
She, the indomitable spirit of the revolution, spoke.
She, the indomitable...
They would have us believe that the crisis is over.
They would have us believe
Whether he or she succeeds is irrelevant.
Whether he or she succeeds is irrelevant.
容易混淆
Learners use 'Him' as a subject because it sounds stronger.
They sound similar in fast speech.
Mixing up the subject and possessive form.
常见错误
She is my brother.
He is my brother.
They is happy.
They are happy.
He are a doctor.
He is a doctor.
Is she a man?
Is he a man?
The teacher, he is nice.
The teacher is nice.
I like they.
I like them.
She's hair is long.
Her hair is long.
Everyone brought his book.
Everyone brought their book.
They is coming (referring to one person).
They are coming.
The ship, he is beautiful.
The ship, she is beautiful.
句型
He is a ___.
She has ___.
They are ___.
Is ___ from ___?
Real World Usage
She looks so happy in this photo!
He was my previous supervisor.
They would like the pizza, please.
Are they the bus drivers?
Is he coming to the party?
They are investigating the incident.
She likes hiking and dogs.
听清性别线索
She is a doctor.
不要用 'It' 指代人
It is my friend.(错)
不确定时用 'They'
Someone left their umbrella. They must be upset.
代词是个人选择
What are your pronouns?
和宠物一起练习
My dog is a boy. He loves to play.
Smart Tips
Switch from 'They' to 'We'.
Use 'They' if you don't know the person yet.
Use contractions like 'He's' and 'They're'.
Use 'They' to summarize the whole group at the end.
发音
The Silent H
In fast speech, the 'h' in 'he' and 'him' often disappears if it's not the first word.
The TH sound
The 'th' in 'they' is voiced. Your tongue should touch your top teeth.
She vs Sea
Make sure the 'sh' sound is long and soft, like telling someone to be quiet.
Emphasis on Pronoun
HE did it (not me).
Used to correct someone or show contrast.
记住它
记忆技巧
He is for a Hero, She is for a Sister, They are for a Team.
视觉联想
Imagine a man wearing a giant letter 'H' on his chest (He). Imagine a woman wearing a 'S' shaped scarf (She). Imagine a group of people pointing at each other in a circle (They).
Rhyme
He is a guy, She is a girl, They are the people all over the world.
Story
A man named Henry (He) met a woman named Sarah (She). Together, they went to a party. Now, they are dancing.
Word Web
挑战
Look at 5 people around you or in photos. Say 'He is...', 'She is...', or 'They are...' for each one.
文化笔记
Using 'They' for a single person is now standard in most English-speaking countries to be inclusive of all genders.
Historically, sailors referred to ships as 'she'. While fading, you will still hear this in documentaries or at sea.
In some dialects, 'they' might be replaced by 'them' in non-standard speech, but this is grammatically incorrect in formal settings.
Derived from Old English 'he' (masculine), 'heo' (feminine), and 'hie' (plural).
对话开场白
Who is your favorite celebrity? What do they do?
Look at that person over there. What are they wearing?
Tell me about your parents. Where do they live?
If a stranger lost their wallet, what would you do?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
My teacher is very kind. ___ always helps us.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Ella es mi hermana.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /4
练习题
8 exercises___ is a doctor.
They ___ my friends.
Find and fix the mistake:
She are a teacher.
happy / they / are / ?
Ella es mi madre.
1. A boy, 2. A girl, 3. Two people
Someone left ___ umbrella.
Where ___ she from?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesMy neighbor has a dog. ___ often takes it for walks.
My mom is happy. He is singing.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate: 'Ellos están jugando fútbol.'
Put the words in order:
Match the pronouns with what they refer to:
My friends and I are going to the cinema. ___ want to see the new movie.
Someone left their umbrella. She must be very upset.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate: 'Él tiene un coche rojo.'
Order these words:
Match the subjects with their appropriate pronouns:
Score: /12
常见问题 (8)
Yes! This is called the 'singular they'. It is used when you don't know the person's gender or if they prefer neutral pronouns.
Always say `They are`. Even when referring to one person, the grammar of the word 'they' remains plural.
Don't worry! Most people will understand you from context, but it's good to correct yourself: 'Sorry, I mean she.'
Yes, if the animal is a pet and you know its gender. Otherwise, use `it`.
They make sentences shorter and less repetitive. Instead of saying 'John' five times, you say 'John' once and then 'he'.
Sometimes poets or sailors call ships, cars, or countries `she`, but in daily life, use `it`.
`They` is the subject (the one doing the action), and `them` is the object (the one receiving the action).
Put your tongue between your teeth and make a buzzing sound for the 'th', then add 'ay' like in 'day'.
Scaffolded Practice
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2
3
4
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
él, ella, ellos, ellas
English 'they' is gender-neutral.
kare (彼), kanojo (彼女)
English pronouns are mandatory in most sentences.
er, sie, es, sie
English 'they' is distinct from 'she'.
tā (他/她/它)
English has different sounds for he and she.
huwa (هو), hiya (هي)
English uses 'they' for two or two million people.
il, elle, ils, elles
English uses 'they' for mixed-gender groups.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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