SAT Writing › Correcting Pronoun Errors: Case
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Everyone had prepared for the apocalyptic fallout except I.
except me
accept I
except I
except, me
accept me
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "I" in the second part of the sentence should be "me" as the pronoun is the object of that clause, rather than its subject. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is: "except me."
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
My family and me always have a grand old time at the State Fair.
My family and I always have a grand old time at the State Fair.
My family and me always have a grand old time at the State Fair.
Me and my family always have a grand old time at the State Fair.
I and my family always have a grand old time at the State Fair.
My family and me always have a great old time at the State Fair.
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "me" in the first part of the sentence should be "I" as the pronoun is the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the sentence above is, "My family and I always have a grand old time at the State Fair."
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Her and I always got along pretty well, despite not having much in common.
She and I
Her and I
Her and me
Me and her
She and me
This pronoun should be the subject pronoun, since it serves as the subject of the sentence. For that reason, "She" and "I" are correct instead of "her" and "me." In assessing pronoun case, it is important to establish what the subjects and objects of the sentence are; if you know that you'll know what pronoun case to use.
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Paul and me always have a good time together, but lately he's been a little forlorn about his dead dog.
Paul and I always have a good time together,
Paul and me always have a good time together,
Paul or me always have a good time together,
Paul and me always have a good time together:
Paul and me always have a good time together;
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "me" in the first part of the sentence should be "I" as the pronoun is the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the sentence above is: "Paul and I always have a good time together,"
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
The best way for she to move forward is to stop arguing and get it together.
The best way for her
The best way for she
The best way for them
The best way for he
The best way for they
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "she" in the first part of the sentence should be "her" as the pronoun is the object of that clause, rather than its subject. The best way to correct the sentence above is: "The best way for her"
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
I still don't get it: who was Hecuba and why was her worth weeping about?
she worth weeping about?
her worth weeping about?
her worth, weeping about?
she worth, weeping about?
her worth weeping, about?
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "her" in the second part of the sentence should be "she" as the pronoun is the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the underlined portion above is: "she worth weeping about?"
She and him have been bitter enemies since they were children in Little League.
She and he have been
She and him have been
She and him has been
She and him having been
She and he having been
The use of the pronoun "him" is incorrect in the sentence, as it used as the subject, but can only be used as the object of the sentence. The pronoun needs to be changed to "he," but otherwise the sentence is absolutely correct. Therefore, the correct answer choice is "She and he have been."
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
She and him both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics.
They both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics.
She and him both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics.
She and he both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics.
Them both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics.
We both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics.
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "she and him" in the first part of the sentence should be "they," the pronoun is both collective and the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the sentence above is, "They both frequently cause problems in class, and I'm frankly very tired of their antics."
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 book was probably only read in full by the author and I.
by the author and me.
by the author and I.
by its author and I.
for the author and I.
by I and the author.
The use of "I" as the object of the prepositional phrase "by the author and I" is incorrect, as "I" is the subjective form of the first person pronoun. To correct the sentence's error, "I" must be replaced by the objective form of the first person pronoun, "me." Therefore, the correct answer choice is "by the author and me."
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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
He brought the pen over to her, but her did not use it in the way he had hoped.
He brought the pen over to her, but she did not use it in the way he had hoped.
He brought the pen over to her, but her did not use it in the way he had hoped.
He brought the pen over to her, her did not use it in the way he had hoped.
He brought the pen over to her, she did not use it in the way he had hoped.
Him brought the pen over to her, but her did not use it in the way he had hoped.
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "her" in the second part of the sentence should be "she" as the pronoun is the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the sentence above is, "He brought the pen over to her, but she did not use it in the way he had hoped."