Subjective, Objective, and Possessive Pronouns

1.

1 point

Even though (Grandma and I) brought a calculator and coupons, we spent too much money grocery shopping. The fault is mainly (her’s), as she insisted on ice cream that neither of (us) needed.

(Grandma and I) should be (me and Grandma)

(her's) should be (hers)

(us) should be (we)

No change is necessary

2.

1 point

We gave our calculus notes to Diego and (she). They lent us (theirs). Before the big exam, ?(we students) need to make sure that we have every word Dr. Nguyen delivered in lecture.

(she) should be (her)

(theirs) should be (theirs')

(we students) should be (us students)

No change is necessary

3.

1 point

Tiesha is good at math. See if (she) and Sam will join (our) study group. Clueless students like (we) can use all the help we can get!

(she) should be (her)

(our) should be (ours)

(we) should be (us)

No change is necessary

4.

1 point

(Me and Tonya) prefer morning classes. (Our) roommates like to stay up late playing loud video games. We hope to kick (them) out of the apartment next semester.

(Me and Tonya) should be (Tonya and I)

(Our) should be (Ours)

(them) should be (they two)

No change is necessary

5.

1 point

Abigail studied six hours for the chemistry exam. When (she) and her lab partner saw the test, (they) both knew their hard work would protect (their) high averages.

(she) should be (her)

(they) should be (them)

(their) should be (theirs)

No change is necessary

6.

1 point

Sheila has a golden retriever. Perhaps that hair in (your) green beans comes from (she) or the dog. Since the strand is dark in color, I’ll bet it’s (hers).

(hers) should be (her's)

No change is necessary

(your) should be (yours)

(she) should be (her)

7.

1 point

Nicholas likes to gossip. Be careful what you say around (Julie and him). (They) both believe that your news—whether good or bad—is (their’s) to spread.

(Julie and him) should be (he and Julie)

(They) should be (Them)

(their's) should be (theirs)

No change is necessary

8.

1 point

Marvin got an aisle seat. Cherise sat between (Byron and he). Together (they) slurped (their) sodas as the guest lecturer droned on about the Roman Empire.

(Byron and he) should be (Byron and him)

(they) should be (them)

(their) should be (theirs)

No change is necessary

9.

1 point

(My friends and I) spent biology lab eating popcorn and giggling. After lab, Mr. Rivera threatened (we) three with withdrawal. He insisted that (our) behavior and attitude must change.

(My friends and I) should be (Me and my friends)

(we) should be (us)

(our) should be (ours)

No change is necessary

10.

1 point

Mom gave (me and Sheila) a lecture about good manners. Mom had heard that (me and Sheila) forgot to send Aunt Louise a thank-you card for (our) Christmas presents.

The first (me and Sheila) should be (Sheila and I)

The second (me and Sheila) should be (Sheila and I)

(our) should be (ours)

No change is necessary