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Can we use him for both genders?
In writing, we can use (s)he, he/she, him/her or his/her to refer to both sexes at the same time.
What is the gender neutral term for him or her?
Gender Neutral / Gender Inclusive Pronouns
| HE/SHE | HIM/HER | HIS/HERS |
|---|---|---|
| zie | zim | zis |
| sie | sie | hirs |
| ey | em | eirs |
| ve | ver | vers |
How do you use him her in a sentence?
He gave the ball to her. She gave the present to him. “Him” and “her” are used when the person is the object of the sentence. (“He” and “she” are used when the person is the subject of the sentence.)
Can you use their to refer to one person?
Singular they is the use in English of the pronoun they or its inflected or derivative forms, them, their, theirs, and themselves (or themself), as an epicene (gender-neutral) singular pronoun. “The patient should be told at the outset how much they will be required to pay.”
Where we can use her?
Using Her in a Sentence When you are saying that something belongs to the female, you’ll likely use her. The word her as a pronoun often comes after a preposition, or linking word. As a pronoun, her can also be the object of the sentence.
When to use his and her or their?
The forms he, she and they are used when a pronoun is the subject of a sentence. The forms him, her and them are used when a pronoun is the object of a sentence. The forms his, her, hers, their and theirs are possessive in nature. Possessives are of two kinds: possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives.
When use its or their?
Both its and their are pronouns. While its is a singular pronoun, their is a plural pronoun. A company is a collective noun.
Can I use ‘he’ and ‘him’ in this sentence?
You would use “him”. The word you pick is going to be the object of the sentence and “he” is part of the qualifier for the object so the pronouns should agree. To see this you can restructure the sentence as:
When to use he/she as generic pronouns?
Stick with the traditional use of “he/him/his” as the generic pronouns. If we are talking about a specific person who is female, of course use “she”. If we are talking about a person who is a member of a class which is always or usually female — like mothers or nurses — use “she”. Otherwise use “he”.
Why do people use the word she instead of he?
The use of “she” instead of he is merely an attempt to make up for the “patriarchal” oppression. But she is not gender neutral either. I cannot believe I am having to spell this out. Also, one wonders what the actual context is here.
Do you refer to the subject as ‘he’ or ‘him’?
Not that the gender has to do anything with an animate and inanimate object, but I think it works out in the same way as this example. Also, the stress is on the improbability of the situation. “If he were…”, but he is not a ‘she’ at the point of reference. So the subject is still a ‘he’, so you should refer the subject as a “him”.