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In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

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Question

Whom should the foundation trust to run the advertising campaign?

Who should the foundation trust to run the advertising campaign?

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

Question

The department head asked Suzanne and myself if we were prepared to lead the faculty workshop.

The department head asked Suzanne and me if we were prepared to lead the faculty workshop.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

Question

The committee had to choose between two excellent candidates, Gary and she, to head the development office.

The committee had to choose between two excellent candidates, Gary and her, to head the development office.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

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The goldsmith could not understand their changing the design of the commemorative medal.

The goldsmith could not understand them changing the design of the commemorative medal.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

Question

Whom do you think is the greater guitarist: Jimi Hendrix or B. B. King?

Who do you think is the greater guitarist: Jimi Hendrix or B. B. King?

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

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The race organizer told we team captains to be sure to submit every runner’s entry fee before the deadline.

The race organizer told us team captains to be sure to submit every runner’s entry fee before the deadline.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

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People who are affected by the lack of sunlight in winter often benefit from using full-spectrum lightbulbs.

People whom are affected by the lack of sunlight in winter often benefit from using full-spectrum lightbulbs.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

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Before I left for college, my sister gave me some simple advice: smile at whoever you meet.

Before I left for college, my sister gave me some simple advice: smile at whomever you meet.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

Question

After the security briefing, the guards knew exactly whom to admit into the building.

After the security briefing, the guards knew exactly who to admit into the building.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.

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The icy roads and traffic backups made Gina and she late for their audition.

The icy roads and traffic backups made Gina and her late for their audition.

EXERCISE 24/25–7 Pronoun case: review - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the version of the sentence that uses pronoun case correctly.