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2 WORKSHEETS
The following worksheets correlate with the Practice sections that appear throughout Chapter 5.
Worksheet 5-4 Pronouns Following the Preposition Between/Pronouns Following the Conjunction Than
Instructions: Revise the following sentences by correcting for pronoun case. For example: Incorrect: Corrected: The commission should be split between she and I. The commission should be split between her and me.
1. I know you are fast, but do you really think you can finish faster than me? 2. Alfred is much better informed on the subject than me. 3. Between Jared and me, we agree that Im a better presenter than him. 4. Lets keep this thinking between you and I. 5. Between him and I, the night shift is covered.
Worksheet 5-5 Difficult Pronouns: Who and Whom Difficult Pronouns: Who and That
Instructions: Underline the correct pronoun in the following sentences. Examples (Who, Whom) presented the information to Alices team? Michael is the person (who, that) operates the machinery. 1. Shelby didnt realize (who, whom) was standing behind her. 2. I am curious about the artist (who, that, whom) painted this landscape. 3. The palace guard (who, whom) I spoke with was Austrian. 4. It was Caroline (who, that, whom) laughed out loud at the seminar. 5. Were you the one (who, that, whom) spoke over the public address system?
1. For many graduates, however, the interview is his or her first view of the business world. 2. Take a moment to sort through ones feelings, and then say your piece. 3. Each temp from the All-Star agency made a good impression with their professionalism. 4. Some employees are afraid to ask for feedback on your own performance. 5. The board members voted unanimously to change its meeting rules. 6. When one has reached the corner office, youve got it made. 7. Although a person is uncertain, at least you have options to consider. 8. Ask Hugh to check his printout against its first-draft copy. 9. A buyer might wonder if the food on their refrigerator shelf is organic. 10. A company needs to be more upfront about their products and services.
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1. Every person in here are responsible for their own conduct. 2. Several employees voiced his or her opposition to the plan. 3. Nothing in the modern office work when the power is out. 4. If someone get too loud, their supervisor can write a citation. 5. None of the computers actually works the way it is supposed to work.
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