SAT Writing : Correcting Pronoun Errors: Case
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Example Question #81 : 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. One of the answer choices repeats the underlined portion as it is written.
John commented, “Our preference for the same foods leads me to believe that you and me have a great deal in common.”
to believe that yourself and I have a great deal in common."
to believing that you and me have a great deal in common."
to believe that you and I have a great deal in common."
to believe that you and me have a great deal in common."
to believing that you and I have a great deal in common."
to believe that you and I have a great deal in common."
“Believing” would constitute an incorrect gerund usage. “Me” must be changed to “I” because it is the nominative case pronoun.
Example Question #191 : 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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
He and her would have been a great couple if they'd lived in the same state.
He and she would have been
He and her would have be
He and her would have been
He and her were have been
Him and her would have been
He and she would have been
The word "her" should never be used in the subject of a sentence, only the object. "She" is the correct form of the female singular pronoun when used in the subject. "He" is already correct in the original sentence and should not be changed.
Example Question #192 : 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. 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
except, me
except I
accept me
accept I
except 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."
Example Question #193 : 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. 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?
her worth weeping, about?
she worth, weeping about?
her worth, weeping about?
her worth weeping about?
she worth weeping about?
she 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?"
Example Question #51 : 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.
Paul and me always have a good time together, but lately he's been a little forlorn about his dead dog.
Paul and me always have a good time together;
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 I 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,"
Example Question #52 : 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.
The best way for she to move forward is to stop arguing and get it together.
The best way for them
The best way for he
The best way for they
The best way for she
The best way for her
The best way for her
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"
Example Question #53 : 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.
Johnny does not work hard enough in his classes, and him will have a hard time in the future.
and him will had a hard time in the future.
and her will have a hard time in the future.
and he will have a hard time in the future.
and she will have a hard time in the future.
and him will have a hard time in the future.
and he will have a hard time in the future.
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "him" in the second part of the sentence should be "he" as the pronoun is the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the sentence above is, "and he will have a hard time in the future."
Example Question #54 : 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.
Who was she to he anyhow?
Whom was she to he anyhow?
Who was she to him anyhow?
Who was she to he anyhow?
Who was her to he anyhow?
Whom was she to him anyhow?
Who was she to him anyhow?
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "he" in the second part of the sentence should be "him" as the pronoun is the object of that clause, rather than its subject. The best way to correct the sentence above is, "who was she to him anyhow?"
Example Question #55 : Correcting Pronoun Errors: Case
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 me
She and me
Me and her
Her and I
She and I
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.
Example Question #56 : 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.
Romeo and Juliet are tragic figures mainly because them two were not very good at communicating.
because they two were not very good at communicating.
because them too were not very good at communicating.
because them to were not very good at communicating.
because them two were not very good at communicating.
because they were not very good at communicating.
because they were not very good at communicating.
The sentence above contains a pronoun case error. The "them two" in the second part of the sentence should be "they" as the pronoun is the subject of that clause, rather than its object. The best way to correct the sentence above is: "because they were not very good at communicating."
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