These pronouns function as noun equivalents within the structure of a sentence (subject, direct object, indirect object, subject complement, object of a preposition). Either singular or plural, they distinguish between the individual speaking (first person- I, me, we, us), the individual spoken to (second person- you) and the individual spoken about (third person- he,she, it, her, him, they, and them). Note: Personal pronouns can also be possessive, meaning they show ownership.