A. Proofreading Sentences for Correct Pronoun Forms
B. Proofreading a Paragraph for Correct Pronoun Forms
Case
The Nominative Case
Oral Practice 1 Using Pronouns as Subjects
Read each of the following sentences aloud, stressing the italicized pronoun(s).
1. You and I will go to the library this afternoon.
2. We and they have some research to do on Kiowa culture.
3. Either Terrell or he will select a topic about the environment.
4. Neither they nor we should use periodicals older than three months.
5. Both sheand I will write about modern art.
6. Risa, Irena, and I might write about Georgia O’Keeffe.
7. Which playwright did Kaye and she select?
8. She said that you and they decided to go camping.
Exercise 1 Using Pronouns in the Nominative Case
Complete the following sentences by supplying personal pronouns in the nominative case. For each pronoun you add, tell whether it is used as a subject or as a predicate nominative. Use a variety of pronouns, but do not use you or it.
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When he told his teachers of his interest, it was who said that there had been very few black heroes.
1. they—p.n.
2/10
Certain that must be wrong, Blockson started looking for African Americans in history books.
2. they—s.
3/10
He began to collect books, and showed him plenty of heroic black Americans.
3. they—s.
4/10
Black people had not been inactive in shaping American history, he learned; in fact, had played important roles in most of its key events!
4. they—s.
5/10
When Blockson’s great-grandfather was just a teenager, had escaped slavery with the help of the Underground Railroad.
5. he—s.
6/10
It was who inspired Blockson’s lifelong interest in the Underground Railroad.
6. he—p.n.
7/10
It may have been my friends Latisha and who read about Blockson’s studies in a magazine article and then gave a report in history class.
7. they—p.n.
8/10
Using Blockson’s map as a source, and made this simplified map of the main Underground Railroad routes to freedom.
8. she—s./they—s.
9/10
My ancestors escaped from slavery in Kentucky; therefore, as you can see, must have followed one of the main routes to arrive in Detroit.
9. they—s.
10/10
Latisha’s great-great-great-grandmother traveled with her younger brother on the Underground Railroad from Virginia to Toronto, and later both and moved to Detroit to find work.
10. she—s./he—s.
The Objective Case
Oral Practice 2 Using Pronouns in the Objective Case
Read the following sentences aloud, stressing the italicized pronouns.
1. The judges chose Carmen and me.
2. Do you think that they will provide us with what we need?
3. Call either her or Rhea about the yearbook deadline.
4. Him I like, but don’t ask me about the others.
5. These instructions confuse my brother and me.
6. Give the other girls and her the chemistry assignment.
7. Were they accusing them or us?
8. The success of the car wash surprised Mr. Kahn and him.
Exercise 2 Using Pronouns in the Objective Case
Complete the following sentences by supplying personal pronouns in the objective case. For each pronoun you add, tell whether it is used as a direct object or an indirect object. Use a variety of pronouns, but do not use you or it.
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Have you given Nick and the reading list?
1. them—i.o.
2/10
Did Bob show his autographed copy of Amy Tan’s latest book?
2. her—i.o.
3/10
Mrs. Martin handed Lena, Chris, and their notebooks.
3. him—i.o.
4/10
Our teacher has already graded Latoya and on our oral reports to the class.
4. me—d.o.
5/10
Ms. Guerra has invited both and to the Independence Day Festival.
5. him—d.o./me—d.o.
6/10
Would you please lend and her the manual for the fax machine?
6. him—i.o.
7/10
During practice today, the coach taught Patricia and the proper form for the inward dive.
7. him—i.o.
8/10
The play gave some ideas for a skit.
8. her—i.o.
9/10
My mother is picking up both you and .
9. him—d.o.
10/10
Please tell about the plans for the junior prom.
10. them—d.o.
Exercise 3 Selecting Pronouns Used as Objects of Prepositions
For each of the following sentences, choose the correct form of.the pronoun in parentheses.
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Would you like to play baseball with Eugenio and (me, I)?
me
2/10
These photographs were taken by Dwight and (she, her).
her
3/10
We can rely on Theresa and (he, him) for their help.
him
4/10
Would you like to sit next to Elaine and (me, I)?
me
5/10
There has been much cooperation between the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and (we, us).
us
6/10
On the basketball court, teammates like Dave and (he, him) seem to read each other’s minds.
him
7/10
The closing lines of the play will be spoken by you and (she, her).
her
8/10
We have been studying the early settlers from England and learning about the help that American Indian peoples gave to (them, they).
them
9/10
Most of the credit belongs to (we, us).
us
10/10
Steer the ship between the lighthouse and (them, they).
them
Review A Choosing Correct Forms of Personal Pronouns
For each sentence in the following paragraph, choose the correct form of.the pronoun in parentheses. Then, tell whether the pronoun is used as a subject, a predicate nominative, a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of a preposition.
The state of Oaxaca is where [1] (they, them) and their two older brothers were born. As we drove through Arrazola, their village, Uncle Luís was amazed to find well-built brick homes where all of [2] (we, us) had expected to see bamboo houses. Turning to Grandma, [3] (he, him) exclaimed, “Something good has happened here, Nita!” After visiting Arrazola, my relatives and [4] (I, me) drove to the city of Oaxaca, which is the state capital, and strolled along its main street. I pointed out some painted woodcarvings to Grandma and showed [5] (she, her) and Uncle Luís the ones I liked best. I took this picture of a pair of carved dancing chickens and decided it would be [6] (they, them) or a wooden alligator playing a horn that I’d buy for a souvenir. While I was making up my mind, Uncle Luís spoke to the shopkeeper, asking questions of [7] (he, him) and his wife. It seems that not long before, a local man named Manuel Jiménez had started making colorful wooden figures and had been selling [8] (they, them) to tourists. Seeing his success, others in the Oaxaca Valley began carving, too, and within a few years [9] (they, them) and their fanciful woodcarvings had become famous. The imagination, skill, and hard work of Oaxaca’s people have rapidly brought [10] (they, them) out of poverty.
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Explanation:
The state of Oaxaca is where [1] (they, them) and their two older brothers were born. As we drove through Arrazola, their village, Uncle Luís was amazed to find well-built brick homes where all of [2] (we, us) had expected to see bamboo houses. Turning to Grandma, [3] (he, him) exclaimed, “Something good has happened here, Nita!” After visiting Arrazola, my relatives and [4] (I, me) drove to the city of Oaxaca, which is the state capital, and strolled along its main street. I pointed out some painted woodcarvings to Grandma and showed [5] (she, her) and Uncle Luís the ones I liked best. I took this picture of a pair of carved dancing chickens and decided it would be [6] (they, them) or a wooden alligator playing a horn that I’d buy for a souvenir. While I was making up my mind, Uncle Luís spoke to the shopkeeper, asking questions of [7] (he, him) and his wife. It seems that not long before, a local man named Manuel Jiménez had started making colorful wooden figures and had been selling [8] (they, them) to tourists. Seeing his success, others in the Oaxaca Valley began carving, too, and within a few years [9] (they, them) and their fanciful woodcarvings had become famous. The imagination, skill, and hard work of Oaxaca’s people have rapidly brought [10] (they, them) out of poverty.
1. subject 2. object of a preposition 3. subject 4. subject 5. indirect object 6. predicate nominative 7. object of a preposition 8. direct object 9. subject 10. direct object
