1. Primary Longman Elect
3A Chapter 1
Object Pronouns —
It and Them

2. Hi, Sally.
Hi, Sam. What did you do today?

3. I bought an apple.
I took the apple home.
I cut the apple up.
I put the apple on a plate and then I ate the apple.
That sounds great, Sam, but it would sound better if you spoke like this:

4. I bought an apple.
I took the apple home.
I cut the apple up.
I put the apple on a plate and then I ate the apple.
I bought an apple.
I took it home.
I cut it up.
I put it on a plate and then I ate it.

5. Oh, I understand! I can use it instead of saying the object name all the time.
Yes, that’s right!

6. Let’s look at some examples.
Make a cup of tea. Put sugar in it.

7. Let’s look at some examples.
Get a plate. Put the cake on it.

8. Remember! We only use it when we are talking about one object.
Yes, I understand now.

9. Did you do anything else today, Sam?
Yes, I did.
I also bought some grapes.
I took it home.
I washed it.
I put it into a bowl and then I ate it.

10. Sam, how many grapes were there?
I didn’t count. Maybe about 15. Why?

11. Well, if there are 2 or more of the object, we don’t use it
Well, if there are 2 or more of the object, we don’t use it. We use them.
Oh. I think I understand, but can you show me some examples please?

12. Let’s look at some examples.
Take the peanuts out of the shell.
Put them in a bowl.

13. Let’s look at some examples.
Take the biscuits out of the packet.
Put them on a plate.

14. Let’s look at some examples.
Put the eggs into a bowl. Mix them together.

15. Remember! We only use them when we are talking about 2 or more objects.
Yes, I understand now.

16. Let’s try again. What else did you do today?
I also bought some grapes. I took them home.
I washed them.
I put them into a bowl and I ate them.

17. It and Them
We use ‘it’ to describe an object instead of repeating the object’s name every time.
e.g. Look at that cake! It looks yummy.
We use ‘them’ to describe two or more objects instead of repeating the object’s name every time.
e.g. Look at the cakes! They look yummy.

18. 2 or more objects  use them
Key structure
1 object  use it
Wash the apple. Cut it into small pieces.
Wash the grapes. Put them into a bowl.
2 or more objects  use them

19. Practice Fill in the blanks. Use ‘it’ and ‘them’.
Take an egg. Put _____ into the pan and cook _____ for ten minutes.
Buy three oranges and two apples. Wash _____. Then cut _____ into small pieces. Mix _____ together. it it
them
them
them

20. Practice Fill in the blanks. Use ‘it’ and ‘them’.
3 Put your book on your desk. Open _____ to p.27. Close _____ and put _____ into your bag when you have finished.
4 Fold the clothes. Put _____ in the drawer. it it it
them

21. Rhyme Time
We use it to describe 1 thing.
Look at the bird. Can you hear it sing?
Take a spoon and eat your soup with it.
Take a chair and on it you can sit!

22. Rhyme Time
We use them with 2 objects or more.
Look at the cats.
See them sleeping on the floor.
My shoes are smelly!
Put them in the bin.
Who wants some sweets?
Take them from my tin.

23. The End