In English, pronouns and verbs form the backbone of sentence construction. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to correctly use pronouns and their associated verbs in various contexts. We will cover the pronouns “he,” “she,” “they,” and their corresponding verbs, including “has,” “have,” “is,” “are,” “was,” “were,” “be,” and “being.” Additionally, we will explore active and passive voice as well as different tenses.

The following table illustrates how the sentence “He writes a letter” changes across various tenses, voices, and pronouns.

Comprehensive Table

Detailed Explanation

Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense describes general truths, habits, and routines. In the active voice, the subject performs the action. In the passive voice, the action is performed on the subject.

• Active: He writes a letter.
• Passive: A letter is written by him.

Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous tense describes actions that are happening right now.

• Active: He is writing a letter.
• Passive: A letter is being written by him.

Present Perfect Tense

The present perfect tense describes actions that happened at an unspecified time before now.

• Active: He has written a letter.
• Passive: A letter has been written by him.

Simple Past Tense

The simple past tense describes actions that happened at a specific time in the past.

• Active: He wrote a letter.
• Passive: A letter was written by him.

Past Continuous Tense

The past continuous tense describes actions that were happening at a specific moment in the past.

• Active: He was writing a letter.
• Passive: A letter was being written by him.

Past Perfect Tense

The past perfect tense describes actions that were completed before another action in the past.

• Active: He had written a letter.
• Passive: A letter had been written by him.

Future Simple Tense

The future simple tense describes actions that will happen at a specific time in the future.

• Active: He will write a letter.
• Passive: A letter will be written by him.

Future Continuous Tense

The future continuous tense describes actions that will be happening at a specific moment in the future. This form is rarely used in passive voice.

• Active: He will be writing a letter.
• Passive: A letter will be being written by him. (Note: Rarely used)

Future Perfect Tense

The future perfect tense describes actions that will have been completed before another action in the future.

• Active: He will have written a letter.
• Passive: A letter will have been written by him.

Infinitive Form

The infinitive form uses “to” before the base verb. It can express purpose or intention.

• Active: He wants to write a letter.
• Passive: He wants a letter to be written.

Present Participle/Gerund

The present participle or gerund form (-ing) describes ongoing actions or used as a noun.

• Active: He enjoys writing letters.
• Passive: He enjoys letters being written by him.

Conclusion

Understanding the correct usage of pronouns, verbs, and tenses is crucial for effective communication. By mastering these basic rules, one can construct grammatically correct sentences, whether in the present or past tense, or when expressing possession or states of being. Additionally, recognizing the differences between active and passive voice enhances clarity and precision in both written and spoken English. This guide provides a solid foundation for learners to build upon, enhancing their overall language skills.