#GRAMMAR 2.4-2.6 TEST

Grammar 2.4: Choosing the Right Pronoun
PART 1 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the pronoun in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *Look at the underlined word(s) to help determine its function.

2. Determine if the pronoun is a subject pronoun or an object pronoun. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

Sentence #1: The tallest student is (him, he). 

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The tallest student is (him, he).

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The tallest student is (him, he).

Sentence #2: Jim and (I, me) think that natural resources are important.

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Jim and (I, me) think that natural resources are important.

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Jim and (I, me) think that natural resources are important.

Sentence #3: Darla and (we, us) are the picnic coordinators.

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Darla and (we, us) are the picnic coordinators.

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Darla and (we, us) are the picnic coordinators.

Sentence #4: The ballet Swan Lake was performed for (us, we).

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The ballet Swan Lake was performed for (us, we).

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The ballet Swan Lake was performed for (us, we).

Sentence #5: The coach showed Nat and (they, them) a few tricks.

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The coach showed Nat and (they, them) a few tricks.

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The coach showed Nat and (they, them) a few tricks.

Grammar 2.4: Choosing the Right Pronoun
PART 2 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the pronoun in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

2. Determine if the pronoun is a subject pronoun or an object pronoun. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

Sentence #1: Wayne invited (we, us) to the golf tournament.

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Wayne invited (we, us) to the golf tournament.

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Wayne invited (we, us) to the golf tournament.

Sentence #2: Charlotte and (me, I) sang a duet at the festival.

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Charlotte and (me, I) sang a duet at the festival.

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Charlotte and (me, I) sang a duet at the festival.

Sentence #3: Barbara bought souvenirs for Vicki and (I, me).

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Barbara bought souvenirs for Vicki and (I, me).

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Barbara bought souvenirs for Vicki and (I, me).

Sentence #4: Linda and (he, him) are the people who grow pumpkins in their garden.

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Linda and (he, him) are the people who grow pumpkins in their garden.

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Linda and (he, him) are the people who grow pumpkins in their garden.

Sentence #5: The couple who like to fish in the pond behind their house are she and (he, him).

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The couple who like to fish in the pond behind their house are she and (he, him).

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The couple who like to fish in the pond behind their house are she and (he, him).

Grammar 2.5: Pronouns Acting as Appositives or Paired with Appositives
PART 3 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the pronoun in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
          *Look at the underlined word(s) to help determine its function.

2. Determine if the pronoun is a subject pronoun or an object pronoun. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

Sentence #1: When Sarah, Rhoda, and I returned from outdoor survival camp, I had more mosquito bites than (they, them), my friends, had on their arms.	

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Pronoun: When Sarah, Rhoda, and I returned from outdoor survival camp, I had more mosquito bites than (they, them), my friends, had on their arms.

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Type: When Sarah, Rhoda, and I returned from outdoor survival camp, I had more mosquito bites than (they, them), my friends, had on their arms.

Sentence #2: It’s so frustrating. I try to work as fast as (them, they), the experts, do, but I always finish last.

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Pronoun: It’s so frustrating. I try to work as fast as (them, they), the experts, do, but I always finish last.

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Type: It’s so frustrating. I try to work as fast as (them, they), the experts, do, but I always finish last.

Sentence #3: Neither of last year’s leads, Ricardo or (him, he), was in the play this year.

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Pronoun: Neither of last year’s leads, Ricardo or (him, he), was in the play this year.

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Type: Neither of last year’s leads, Ricardo or (him, he), was in the play this year.

Sentence #4: English grammar seems easy for both of the editors of the school newspaper, Joe and (her, she).	

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Pronoun: English grammar seems easy for both of the editors of the school newspaper, Joe and (her, she).

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Type: English grammar seems easy for both of the editors of the school newspaper, Joe and (her, she).

Sentence #5: The two forwards, Raoul and (he, him), shared the MVP award for the basketball team last year.		

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Pronoun: The two forwards, Raoul and (he, him), shared the MVP award for the basketball team last year.

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Type: The two forwards, Raoul and (he, him), shared the MVP award for the basketball team last year.

Grammar 2.5: Pronouns Acting as Appositives or Paired with Appositives
PART 4 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the pronoun in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

2. Determine if the pronoun is a subject pronoun or an object pronoun. (5 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

Sentence #1: I am usually satisfied with much less money compared to how (they, them), my spoiled cousins, are.	

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Pronoun: I am usually satisfied with much less money compared to how (they, them), my spoiled cousins, are.

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Type: I am usually satisfied with much less money compared to how (they, them), my spoiled cousins, are.

Sentence #2: Carlos, a senior, was more disappointed than (me, I), a freshman.		

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Pronoun: Carlos, a senior, was more disappointed than (me, I), a freshman.

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Type: Carlos, a senior, was more disappointed than (me, I), a freshman.

Sentence #3: The two teenagers, Saul and (she, her), usually have dinner ready when their grandmother gets home from work.		

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Pronoun: The two teenagers, Saul and (she, her), usually have dinner ready when their grandmother gets home from work.

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Type: The two teenagers, Saul and (she, her), usually have dinner ready when their grandmother gets home from work.

Sentence #4: The new computer software was easy to master for both students, Gretchen and (he, him).

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Pronoun: The new computer software was easy to master for both students, Gretchen and (he, him).

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Type: The new computer software was easy to master for both students, Gretchen and (he, him).

Sentence #5: We are sending blankets and winter clothes to the earthquake victims we know, Katherine and (her, she).	

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Pronoun: We are sending blankets and winter clothes to the earthquake victims we know, Katherine and (her, she).

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Type: We are sending blankets and winter clothes to the earthquake victims we know, Katherine and (her, she).

Grammar 2.6: Who and Whom in Questions and Subordinate Clauses
PART 5 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Choose the pronoun in parentheses that best completes each sentence. (10 points)
         *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
         *If the sentence contains a subordinate clause, it is underlined for you.
         *FIVE of the sentences are who/whoever.
         *FIVE of the sentences are whom/whomever. 

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(Who, Whom) wants to try out for the play?

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Jarod, (who, whom) lives next door, has a trampoline.

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Mr. Kim wondered (who, whom) we had seen at the library.

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Tell me (whoever, whomever) will give the speech.

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Gwen, of (who, whom) he had known for years, was now an actress.

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The person (who, whom) took the cupcake ran out the back door.

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You did see (who, whom) at the mall?

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Joaquin wondered to (who, whom) the letter was addressed.

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My sister, (who, whom) likes to play basketball, is trying out for the team.

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Grammar 2.4: Choosing the Right Pronoun

PART 1 of 5

The tallest student is (him, he).

The tallest student is (him, he).

Jim and (I, me) think that natural resources are important.

Jim and (I, me) think that natural resources are important.

Darla and (we, us) are the picnic coordinators.

Darla and (we, us) are the picnic coordinators.

The ballet Swan Lake was performed for (us, we).

The ballet Swan Lake was performed for (us, we).

The coach showed Nat and (they, them) a few tricks.

The coach showed Nat and (they, them) a few tricks.

Grammar 2.4: Choosing the Right Pronoun

PART 2 of 5

Wayne invited (we, us) to the golf tournament.

Wayne invited (we, us) to the golf tournament.

Charlotte and (me, I) sang a duet at the festival.

Charlotte and (me, I) sang a duet at the festival.

Barbara bought souvenirs for Vicki and (I, me).

Barbara bought souvenirs for Vicki and (I, me).

Linda and (he, him) are the people who grow pumpkins in their garden.

Linda and (he, him) are the people who grow pumpkins in their garden.

The couple who like to fish in the pond behind their house are she and (he, him).

The couple who like to fish in the pond behind their house are she and (he, him).

Grammar 2.5: Pronouns Acting as Appositives or Paired with Appositives

PART 3 of 5

Pronoun: When Sarah, Rhoda, and I returned from outdoor survival camp, I had more mosquito bites than (they, them), my friends, had on their arms.

Type: When Sarah, Rhoda, and I returned from outdoor survival camp, I had more mosquito bites than (they, them), my friends, had on their arms.

Pronoun: It’s so frustrating. I try to work as fast as (them, they), the experts, do, but I always finish last.

Type: It’s so frustrating. I try to work as fast as (them, they), the experts, do, but I always finish last.

Pronoun: Neither of last year’s leads, Ricardo or (him, he), was in the play this year.

Type: Neither of last year’s leads, Ricardo or (him, he), was in the play this year.

Pronoun: English grammar seems easy for both of the editors of the school newspaper, Joe and (her, she).

Type: English grammar seems easy for both of the editors of the school newspaper, Joe and (her, she).

Pronoun: The two forwards, Raoul and (he, him), shared the MVP award for the basketball team last year.

Type: The two forwards, Raoul and (he, him), shared the MVP award for the basketball team last year.

Grammar 2.5: Pronouns Acting as Appositives or Paired with Appositives

PART 4 of 5

Pronoun: I am usually satisfied with much less money compared to how (they, them), my spoiled cousins, are.

Type: I am usually satisfied with much less money compared to how (they, them), my spoiled cousins, are.

Pronoun: Carlos, a senior, was more disappointed than (me, I), a freshman.

Type: Carlos, a senior, was more disappointed than (me, I), a freshman.

Pronoun: The two teenagers, Saul and (she, her), usually have dinner ready when their grandmother gets home from work.

Type: The two teenagers, Saul and (she, her), usually have dinner ready when their grandmother gets home from work.

Pronoun: The new computer software was easy to master for both students, Gretchen and (he, him).

Type: The new computer software was easy to master for both students, Gretchen and (he, him).

Pronoun: We are sending blankets and winter clothes to the earthquake victims we know, Katherine and (her, she).

Type: We are sending blankets and winter clothes to the earthquake victims we know, Katherine and (her, she).

Grammar 2.6: Who and Whom in Questions and Subordinate Clauses

PART 5 of 5

(Who, Whom) wants to try out for the play?

Jarod, (who, whom) lives next door, has a trampoline.

Mr. Kim wondered (who, whom) we had seen at the library.

Tell me (whoever, whomever) will give the speech.

Gwen, of (who, whom) he had known for years, was now an actress.

The person (who, whom) took the cupcake ran out the back door.

You did see (who, whom) at the mall?

Joaquin wondered to (who, whom) the letter was addressed.

My sister, (who, whom) likes to play basketball, is trying out for the team.

The president, with (whoever, whomever) we select, will have a difficult job.