Question 1

The union voted to lend ____ support to proposed contract changes.

Accepted Answer

A)   its
B)   it's
C)   their

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is best expressed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each mechanic should submit his hours by Monday.
B)   Each mechanic should submit his or her hours by Monday.
C)   ​Each mechanic should submit their hours by Monday.

Question 3

Many insurance companies require that patients be ____ for certain procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)   prequalified
B)   pre-qualified
C)   pre qualified

Question 4

To ____ should this invitation be sent?

Accepted Answer

A)   who
B)   whom

Question 5

Do you think it was ____ who agreed to work overtime?

Accepted Answer

A)   them
B)   they

Question 6

It will be interesting to see ____ chosen for the position.

Accepted Answer

A)   whose
B)   who's

Question 7

Keisha earned as much as ____ after only one year at her new job.

Accepted Answer

A)   I
B)   me
C)   ​myself

Question 8

Our committee will need to develop a ____ plan if the project is not approved.

Accepted Answer

A)   back up
B)   back-up
C)   backup

Question 9

In the sentence Kyle sent us an electronic update of the construction project, the pronoun us functions as the​ ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​subject of a verb
B)   ​object of a verb
C)   object of a preposition

Question 10

Jon thought that Aubrey ____ interested in the executive assistant position.

Accepted Answer

A)   may be
B)   maybe
C)   ​may-be

Question 11

In this restaurant ____ are not allowed to smoke.

Accepted Answer

A)   you
B)   customers

Question 12

In the sentence After Matt graduated from college, he applied to many graduate schools on the East Coast, the pronoun he functions as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   object of a verb
B)   object of a preposition
C)   subject of a verb

Question 13

All of the following sentences use pronouns clearly and correctly except​ _____

Accepted Answer

A)   ​As soon as a buyer leaves the parking lot with his or her new car, the car begins to lose value.
B)   ​Emergency room nurses are thoroughly tested on their knowledge of resuscitation techniques.
C)   When Marian followed Karen into the employee lounge, she dropped her coffee.

Question 14

Which sentence is correct?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​As Americans listened to the congressional hearing on terrorism, they considered its impact on U.S. foreign relations.
B)   ​The finance department requested travel receipts from you and I before processing our expense vouchers.
C)   ​I hope that your prepared to participate on the budget planning team and it's many related subcommittees.

Question 15

In the sentence The final draft of the proposal was sent to me by Kendra on Thursday, the pronoun me functions as the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   object of a verb
B)   object of a preposition
C)   subject of a verb

Question 16

She is an outstanding employee ____ we believe represents our company well.

Accepted Answer

A)   who
B)   whom

Question 17

Please send ____ completed materials to the personnel office by the application deadline.

Accepted Answer

A)   your
B)   you're

Question 18

We will accept the recommendation of ____ you support.

Accepted Answer

A)   whoever
B)   whomever

Question 19

The benefits package offered to ____ employees included stock options.

Accepted Answer

A)   us
B)   we

Question 20

Which sentence is correct?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​When the accident occurred, Christina and I were in a staff meeting.
B)   ​He blamed hisself for the financial error in the budget report.
C)   ​Our supervisor asked Michelle and I if we wanted to attend the conference in Palm Springs.

Exam 4: Pronouns

The union voted to lend ____ support to proposed contract changes.

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Which of the following sentences is best expressed?

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In the sentence After Matt graduated from college, he applied to many graduate schools on the East Coast, the pronoun he functions as the ____.

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She is an outstanding employee ____ we believe represents our company well.

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In the sentence Kyle sent us an electronic update of the construction project, the pronoun us functions as the​ ______.

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In this restaurant ____ are not allowed to smoke.

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Our committee will need to develop a ____ plan if the project is not approved.

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Jon thought that Aubrey ____ interested in the executive assistant position.

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The benefits package offered to ____ employees included stock options.

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Do you think it was ____ who agreed to work overtime?

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Please send ____ completed materials to the personnel office by the application deadline.

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Which sentence is correct?​

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All of the following sentences use pronouns clearly and correctly except​ _____

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To ____ should this invitation be sent?

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In the sentence The final draft of the proposal was sent to me by Kendra on Thursday, the pronoun me functions as the ____.

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Keisha earned as much as ____ after only one year at her new job.

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Many insurance companies require that patients be ____ for certain procedures.

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We will accept the recommendation of ____ you support.

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It will be interesting to see ____ chosen for the position.

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Which sentence is correct?​

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