Deck 27: Using Pronouns Correctly: Consistency and Case

Question 1

Select the correct pronoun.
-_____ asked the professor to explain the writing assignment again.

A) He
B) Him

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Select the correct pronoun.
-Because she liked that professor, my sister suggested I take a class with _____.

A) he
B) him

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Select the correct pronoun.
-_____ were looking forward to the career fair.

A) They
B) Them

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Select the correct pronoun.
-The money in the envelope was a present for _____.

A) me
B) myself

Question 5

Select the correct pronoun.
-Aunt Rosie knitted _____ a sweater with matching gloves.

A) he
B) him

Question 6

Select the correct pronoun.
-Christy runs faster than _____.

A) she
B) her

Question 7

Select the correct pronoun.
-After dinner, Casey and _____ will do our homework.

A) I
B) me

Question 8

Select the correct pronoun.
-The resident advisor and _____ gathered in the residence hall for our monthly meeting.

A) me
B) I

Question 9

Select the correct pronoun.
-Your work experience is more extensive than _____.

A) him
B) his

Question 10

Select the correct pronoun.
-I spent a week reading _____ new murder mystery.

A) she
B) her

Question 11

Select the correct pronoun.
-The teaching assistant and _____ discussed how to study for the upcoming exam.

A) we
B) us

Question 12

Select the correct pronoun.
-Veronica and _____ wrote on the same topic from different viewpoints.

A) I
B) me

Question 13

Select the correct pronoun.
-I tried to text _____ last night.

A) they
B) them

Question 14

Select the correct pronoun.
-The committee chair told _____ to prepare a budget before the new fiscal year.

A) we
B) us

Question 15

Select the correct pronoun.
-The stray made _____ home in an abandoned building.

A) its
B) it's

Question 16

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-Every time I go out with Jacob, he makes you pay for dinner.

Question 17

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-We need to be careful with our money; it's easy to exceed your budget.

Question 18

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-Ramon loves to fish at the lake because you can catch large trout there.

Question 19

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-My blog will get more traffic if one keeps my posts short and topical.

Question 20

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-Late at night, I turn off my smartphone volume; the notifications always wake you up.

Question 21

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-I enjoy vacationing in Europe since you get to meet many interesting people.

Question 22

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-She refused to cross the picket line because you had to respect the protesters' wishes.

Question 23

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-As children, we waited anxiously for the cartoon show to start, for you knew it would be funny.

Question 24

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-You could tell it was autumn when we saw the falling leaves.

Question 25

Correct errors in pronoun consistency.
-I like to take my homework to the tutoring center because the tutors try to help you.

Question 26

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-Jeremy gave Emma and (I / me) a tour of the city.

Question 27

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-Between you and (I / me), I think Andrew might need some help with his project.

Question 28

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-The other participants and (we / us) delivered the supplies for the fundraiser.

Question 29

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-My best friend and (I / me) promised to stay in touch after college.

Question 30

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-The criminal's prison sentence upset his mother more than it upset (he / him).

Question 31

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-Rachel is a more compassionate person than (her / she).

Question 32

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-The dog wagged (its / it's) tail when the children arrived.

Question 33

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-Mr. Rivera and (them / they) will select a guest speaker for the program.

Question 34

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-My friends and (me / I) enjoy online shopping.

Question 35

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-The professor helped (us / we) prepare for the exam.

Question 36

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-The assignment was a surprise to Sabrina and (myself / me).

Question 37

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-Brandon offered the employees and (we / us) discount movie tickets.

Question 38

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-Since I began my new job, I make more money than (him / he).

Question 39

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-The race ended in a tie between Christina and (me / I).

Question 40

Select the correct pronoun in parentheses in each sentence.
-To save money, Carlos and (she / her) carpool to work.