Pronoun Form

Definition: Pronouns can be used as subjects, as objects, or as modifiers in possessive forms. These uses correspond to three cases: subjective (the subjective form), objective (the objective form), and possessive (possessive modifier form).

1. Subjective: singular ("I," "you," "he," "she," "it"); plural ("we," "you," "they").
2. Objective: singular ("me," "you," "him," "her," "it"); plural ("us," "you," "them").
3. Possessive: singular ("my," "mine," "your," "yours," "his," "her," "hers," "its"); plural ("our," "ours," "you," "yours," "their," "theirs").

1		Even though us Johnson boys all work in the family business, we're all so busy that we seldom see one another.
			A)	Even though us Johnson boys all work in the family business, we're all so busy that we seldom see one another.
			B)	Even though we Johnson boys all work in the family business, we're all so busy that we seldom see one another.
			C)	Even though you Johnson boys all work in the family business, you're all so busy that we seldom see one another.
2		Nobody ever really understood why her and Bob decided to move to Texas.
			A)	Nobody ever really understood why her and Bob decided to move to Texas.
			B)	Nobody ever really understood why hers and Bob decided to move to Texas.
			C)	Nobody ever really understood why she and Bob decided to move to Texas.
3		Jennifer's eighteenth birthday party was hosted by my husband and I.
			A)	Jennifer's eighteenth birthday party was hosted by my husband and us.
			B)	Jennifer's eighteenth birthday party was hosted by my husband and me.
			C)	Jennifer's eighteenth birthday party was hosted by my husband and I.
4		Dr. Chavez is the person whom has had the greatest influence on me.
			A)	Dr. Chavez is the person whom has had the greatest influence on me.
			B)	Dr. Chavez is the person who has had the greatest influence on me.
			C)	Dr. Chavez is the person that has had the greatest influence on me.
5		Just between you and I, Delores tends to exaggerate, so don't believe everything she says.
			A)	Just between you and us, Delores tends to exaggerate, so don't believe everything she says.
			B)	Just between you and I, Delores tends to exaggerate, so don't believe everything she says.
			C)	Just between you and me, Delores tends to exaggerate, so don't believe everything she says.
6		Caroline had three sisters who are older than her.
			A)	Caroline had three sisters who are older than her.
			B)	Caroline had three sisters who are older than she.
			C)	Caroline had three sisters who are older than she is.
7		Edit the following passage to correct errors in pronoun form by choosing the correct revision from the alternatives offered below each of the numbered exercises. Be certain to edit the sentences so that the pronouns are consistent throughout the passage. The numbers in brackets [ ] identify each sentence. Which one of the following editing choices corrects the pronoun form errors in sentences [1] - [2]?
			A)	Last month, my sister Jody and me drove to Las Vegas to try our luck at gambling. Unfortunately, we got lost on the way and had trouble finding someone whom would help us.
			B)	Last month, my sister Jody and I drove to Las Vegas to try our luck at gambling. Unfortunately, we got lost on the way and had trouble finding someone who would help us.
			C)	Last month, my sister Jody and I drove to Las Vegas to try our luck at gambling. Unfortunately, we got lost on the way and had trouble finding someone whom would help us.
8		Which one of the following editing choices corrects the pronoun form errors in sentence [3]? Show sentences again.
			A)	It seemed that everyone except me and Jody was going in the other direction, and we couldn't get anyone to stop.
			B)	It seemed that everyone except Jody and I was going in the other direction, and we couldn't get anyone to stop.
			C)	It seemed that everyone except Jody and me was going in the other direction, and we couldn't get anyone to stop.
9		Which one of the following editing choices corrects the pronoun form errors in sentence [4]? Show sentences again.
			A)	It was so hot outside that her and me took turns sitting in the air conditioning while the other one tried to flag down a car.
			B)	It was so hot outside that she and I took turns sitting in the air conditioning while the other one tried to flag down a car.
			C)	It was so hot outside that her and I took turns sitting in the air conditioning while the other one tried to flag down a car.
10		Which one of the following editing choices corrects the pronoun form errors in sentences [5] - [6]? Show sentences again.
			A)	Eventually, Jody got a car to stop. It was no surprise that she would be the one to get a car to stop; she has always been better at getting attention than us.
			B)	Eventually, Jody got a car to stop. It was no surprise that she would be the one to get a car to stop; she has always been better at getting attention than me.
			C)	Eventually, Jody got a car to stop. It was no surprise that she would be the one to get a car to stop; she has always been better at getting attention than I have.