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Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns

Choose the correct answer for each of the following items. For help with this exercise, see “Pronouns.”

Choose the item that has no errors.

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A. When he skis, Jim never falls down as much as me.
B. When he skis, Jim never falls down as much as I.
C. When he skis, Jim never falls down as much as mine.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 1
Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank.
Everyone hopes that the jury will deliver __________ verdict by the end of this week.

Question

A. his or her
B. their
C. its

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 2
If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”
She is the one who Jake always calls whenever he wants a favor.

Question

A. Her
B. whom
C. him
D. No change is necessary.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 3
If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”
Somebody has left their camera here, and we do not know to whom it belongs.

Question

A. his or her
B. us
C. who
D. No change is necessary.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 4
Choose the item that has no errors.

Question

A. Becky told Lydia that she needed to help clean up after the party.
B. Becky told Lydia to help clean up after the party.
C. Becky told Lydia that she needed to help clean up after it.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 5
Choose the item that has no errors.

Question

A. When I applied for the tour operator job, I was told that you needed a special certificate.
B. When I applied for the tour operator job, you were told that you needed a special certificate.
C. When I applied for the tour operator job, I was told that I needed a special certificate.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 6
Choose the correct word(s) to fill in the blank.
Nicole’s ____________ must be lonely because he barks all the time.

Question

A. dog he
B. dog him
C. dog

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 7
Choose the correct words to fill in the blank.
The other players in my soccer club like me because _____________agree on the importance of teamwork.

Question

A. they and I
B. them and me
C. them and I

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 8
If an underlined portion of this sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, select d, “No change is necessary.”
I think that my next-door neighbor has mice in him house because he keeps asking me to lend him my cat.

Question

A. me next-door
B. his house
C. lend he
D. No change is necessary.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 9
Choose the item that has no errors.

Question

A. Any lifeguard can tell you about a scary experience they have had on the job.
B. Any lifeguard can tell you about a scary experience her have had on the job.
C. Most lifeguards can tell you about a scary experience they have had on the job.

Finding and Fixing Errors in Pronouns - Question 10

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