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CAOT 31 - Business English
Identifying Subjective-Case Pronouns.
List seven pronouns that could be used as subjects of verbs.
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Identifying Objective-Case Pronouns. List seven pronouns that could be used as objects of verbs.
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Personal Pronouns as Subjects. Choose the correct answer. All the omitted pronouns function as subjects of verbs.
15. Ms. Georges and (I, me) submitted purchase requisitions.
16. In the afternoon training session, the manager and (she, her) will make presentations.
17. Will you and (he, him) be going to the sales meeting?
18. Mr. North and (they, them) expect to see you Saturday.
19. It is difficult to explain why Matt and (her, she) decided to move.
20. Of all the applicants, only (we, us)agreed to be tested now.
21. Ramon and (she, her) will participate in the demonstration.
22. After Ms. Cortez and (he, him) had returned, customers were handled more rapidly.
23. Only you and (her, she)will participate in the demonstration.
24. After the spring sales campaign ends, the marketing manager and (he, him) will be promoted.
25. Because we are most familiar with the project, you and (I, me) must complete the report.
Personal Pronouns as Objects. Highlight the correct answer. All the omitted pronouns function as objects of verbs or prepositions. Prepositions have been underlined to help you identify them.
26. Just between you and (I, me), our branch won the sales trophy.
27. Michelle said that she had seen you and (he, him) at the airport.
28. We hope to show (they, them) the billing procedure this afternoon.
29. Everybody but (I, me) is ready to leave but Maddie and (I, me).
30. Have you talked with Brad and (her, she) about this change?
31. We need more workers like Maria and (him, he) to finish the job.
32. All supervisors except Ms. Young and (her, she) approved the plan.
33. This insurance program provides you and (they, them) with equal benefits.
34. Terms of the settlement were satisfactory to (we, us).
35. Every operator but Maddie and (I, me) had an opportunity for overtime.
Possessive-Case Pronouns. Remember that possessive-case pronouns (yours, his, hers, its, whose, and theirs) do not contain apostrophes. Do not confuse these pronouns with contractions: it's (it is), there's (there is), who's (who is), and you're (you are), Choose the correct answer.
36. Do you think (its, it's) necessary for us to sign in?
37. Is (theirs, their's) the white house at the end of the street?
38. The contract and all (its, it's) provisions must be examined.
39. (There's, Theirs) a set of guidelines for us to follow.
40. Jack's car and (hers, her's) are the only ones left in the lot.
41. The check is good only if (its, it's) signed.
42. I was told that Sue's and (yours, your's) were the best departments.
43. (Who's, Whose) umbrella is that lying in the corner?
44. Most car registrations were sent April 1, but (our's, ours) was delayed.
45. (You're, Your) taking Courtney's place, aren't you?
Pronouns. Choose the correct answer.
46. Do you expect Mr. Jefferson and (they, them) to meet you?
47. No one could regret the error more than (I, me, myself).
48. These photocopies were prepared by Charles and (she, her).
49. (We, Us) policyholders are entitled to group discounts.
50. Procrastination disturbs Steven as much as (I, me, myself).
51. For the summer only, Universal Parcel is hiring James and (I, me, myself).
52. Have you corresponded with the authors, Dr. Lee and (she and her)?
53. On that project no one works as hard as (he, him, himself).
54. Everyone but Mr. Foster and (he, him) can help customers if necessary.
55. Do you know whether Gary and (I, me, myself) signed it?
56. Only Erik (himself, hisself) knows what is best for him.
57. We asked two women, Denise and (she, her), to come along.
58. The proceeds are to be divided among Mr. Shelby, Ms. Huerra, and (she, her).
59. Ms. Greerson thinks that Mr. Cardillo is a better salesperson than (she, her).