Checklist: Editing Pronouns

CHECKLIST

Editing Pronouns

  • Make sure all pronouns in subject complements are in the subjective case. (27a)
  • Check for correct use of who, whoever, whom, and whomever. (27a)
  • In compound structures, check that pronouns are in the same case they would be in if used alone. (27a)
  • When a pronoun follows than or as, complete the sentence mentally to determine whether the pronoun should be in the subjective or objective case. (27a)
  • Check that pronouns agree with indefinite-pronoun antecedents, and revise sexist pronouns. (27b)
  • Identify the antecedent that a pronoun refers to. Supply one if none appears in the sentence. If more than one possible antecedent is present, revise the sentence. (27c)