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Example Question #41 : Pronoun Case Errors
She and him were going to the dance after they had dinner.
She and him were going to the dance after they had dinner.
She and him were going to the dance after they dined.
She and him going to the dance after they had dinner.
She and he were going to the dance after they had dinner.
She and him go to the dance after they had dinner.
She and he were going to the dance after they had dinner.
The use of the pronoun "him," which should only be used as a sentence's object, is incorrect as a subject of the sentence. Thus, "him" needs to be changed to the third person subjective pronoun, "he;" therefore, "She and he were going to the dance after they had dinner," is the correct answer choice, as there are no other issues in the sentence.
Example Question #151 : Correcting Pronoun Errors
This problem is one that has to be dealt with by both you and I.
for both you and I.
by both you and I.
by each of you and I.
from both you and I.
by both you and me.
by both you and me.
The use of "I" in the object of the sentence is an absolutely incorrect usage, and needs to be fixed. The appropriate pronoun in the objective space is "me." As this is the only change that should be made to the sentence, the correct answer choice is "by both you and me."
Example Question #152 : Correcting Pronoun Errors
Running a marathon was a task that was unimaginable for both she and him.
to both she and him.
for both she and him.
for both of she and him.
for both she and he.
for both him and her
for both him and her
The use of "she" in the sentence is incorrect, as "she" is a subjective pronoun and should only be used as the subject of the sentence. The pronoun should be changed to match "him," as an objective pronoun; therefore, the correct answer choice is "for both him and her."
Example Question #41 : Subjective And Objective Pronoun Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Him and me will always be on time for any event the group holds.
Him and me going to always be
He and I will always be
Him and me will always being
Him and me will always be
Him and me will be always
He and I will always be
The use of the pronouns "me" and "him" is incorrect, as both are in their objective forms, but are used as the subjects. Both pronouns need to be changed to their appropriate subjective forms. "He and I will always be" is the only answer choice that uses the correct pronoun forms.
Example Question #411 : Improving Sentences
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
The strongest supporter of the cause has been I.
The strongest supporters of the cause has been I.
The strongest supporter of the cause has been me.
The strongest supporter of the cause have been I.
The strongest supporter above the cause has been I.
The strongest supporter of the cause has been I.
The strongest supporter of the cause has been me.
The use of "I" as the object of the sentence is incorrect. There are no other issues in the sentence, so the only thing that needs to be done is to change "I" to the objective pronoun "me"; therefore, the correct answer choice is "The strongest supporter of the cause has been me."
Example Question #154 : Correcting Pronoun Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Me and the major were always at odds with each other on various policy ideas.
Me and the major was always
Me and the major were always
The major and I were always
Me and the major always were
The major and me were always
The major and I were always
The use of "me" in the subject of a sentence is always incorrect, as it is the first person objective pronoun. "Me" needs to be replaced by the first person subjective pronoun "I." Only one answer choice, "The major and I were always," makes this change, making it the correct answer choice.
Example Question #1661 : Act English
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
The gesture was meant as a token of goodwill between he and I.
between me and him.
between he and me.
from he and I.
for he and I.
between he and I.
between me and him.
Both pronouns in the underlined portion of the sentence, "he" and "I," are subjective pronouns, and should only be used as the subject of a sentence. Instead, they are used as objects of the sentence in question; each needs to be changed to its objective form. The answer choice that correctly uses both pronouns is "between me and him."
Example Question #41 : Pronoun Case Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Me and the girls were completely taken by surprise when the package came.
The girls and I were
The girls and me was
Me and the girls was
Me and the girls were
The girls and me were
The girls and I were
The use of "me," an objective pronoun, in the subject of a sentence is always wrong. In the subject, the first person pronoun should always be "I." Therefore, the correct answer choice is "The girls and I were."
Example Question #43 : Pronoun Case Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Me and my friends have all taken a pledge to stick by each other no matter what.
My friends and I have all taken
My friends and me have all taken
Me and my friends have taken all
Me and my friends have all taken
Me and my friends have each taken
My friends and I have all taken
The use of "me" in the subject of a sentence is always wrong, as it can only be used as the object of the sentence. The word "me" should be changed to the first person subjective pronoun, "I." The only answer choice that does this is "My friends and I have all taken."
Example Question #46 : Pronoun Case Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.
Them and me were going to go to the lake together on Saturday.
They and me were going
Them and I were going
They and I were going
Them and me was going
Them and me were going
They and I were going
The use of the objective pronouns "them" and "me" in the subject of a sentence is always wrong. Both pronouns need to be changed to their respective subjective pronouns "they" and "I." Thus, "They and I were going" is the correct answer choice.