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1. Me is an example of a(n) ____ pronoun.
a.
objective-case
b.
subjective-case
c.
possessive-case
2. They is an example of a(n) ____ pronoun.
a.
objective-case
b.
subjective-case
c.
possessive-case
3. Which of the following statements about possessive-case pronouns is incorrect?
a.
Some possessive-case pronouns are often confused with contractions.
b.
Possessive-case pronouns show ownership.
c.
Examples of possessive-case pronouns include hers, yours, ours, theirs, and its.
d.
Like possessive nouns, possessive-case pronouns have apostrophes.
4. ____ responded to the customer's complaint promptly.
a.
They
b.
Them
5. The manager thanked ____ for my participation in the focus panel.
a.
I
b.
me
c.
myself
6. Everyone except ____ participated in the employee wellness program.
a.
she
b.
her
c.
herself
7. Please send ____ completed materials to the personnel office by the application deadline.
a.
your
b.
you're
8. In the sentence Kyle sent us an electronic update of the construction project, the pronoun us functions as the ______.
a.
subject of a verb
b.
object of a verb
c.
object of a preposition
9. In the sentence The final draft of the proposal was sent to me by Kendra on Thursday, the pronoun me functions as the
____.
a.
object of a verb
b.
object of a preposition
c.
subject of a verb
10. In the sentence After Matt graduated from college, he applied to many graduate schools on the East Coast, the
pronoun he functions as the ____.
a.
object of a verb
b.
object of a preposition
c.
subject of a verb
11. Please place your smartphone on ____ charger when you are finished.
a.
its
b.
it's
c.
its'
12. Which sentence is correct?
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.
13. Eric and ____ led the brainstorming session during the division meeting on Monday.
a.
her
b.
she
c.
herself
14. Our supervisor gave Karen and _____ the task of cleaning the stockroom.
a.
I
b.
me
c.
we
15. Keisha earned as much as ____ after only one year at her new job.
a.
I
b.
me
c.
myself
16. The benefits package offered to ____ employees included stock options.
a.
us
b.
we
17. Because Jeff Moore is single, he has only ____ to consider in making the job change.
a.
hisself
b.
himself
c.
himselve
18. Do you think it was ____ who agreed to work overtime?
a.
them
b.
they
19. Which sentence is correct?
a.
Us delegates are required to consult our constituents before we vote.
b.
Nathan Roberts was more qualified for the position than I.
c.
If the caller was her, I'm surprised that no message was left.
20. Which sentence is correct?
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.
21. In this restaurant ____ are not allowed to smoke.
a.
you
b.
customers
22. A student must provide ____ e-mail address when registering for classes.
a.
his
b.
his or her
c.
their
23. All staff members, as well as the office supervisor, must submit ____ annual vacation requests by Friday.
a.
his
b.
his or her
c.
their
24. The company updated ____ employee handbook.
a.
its
b.
their
c.
it's
d.
they're
25. Which of the following sentences is best expressed?
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.
26. All of the following sentences use pronouns clearly and correctly except _____
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.
27. Either the teacher or the students will be responsible for beginning ____ class discussion.
a.
his or her
b.
their
c.
his
d.
her
28. Anyone who is interested can submit ____ application online.
a.
their
b.
his or her
c.
his
d.
her
29. Many of our employees share ____ thoughts on our company Facebook page.
a.
his
b.
her
c.
his or her
d.
their
30. The union voted to lend ____ support to proposed contract changes.
a.
its
b.
it's
c.
their
31. The Environmental Protection Agency establishes emission standards and monitors all domestic vehicle
manufacturers to ensure _____ standards are met.
a.
its
b.
their
c.
it's
32. Each supervisor and department manager must evaluate ____ employees annually.
a.
his or her
b.
his
c.
her
d.
their
33. Which sentence is correct?
a.
The jury requested to have their lunch break delayed until 2 p.m.
b.
Each of the chefs presented their favorite recipe to the judges who sampled the food before selecting a winner.
c.
Neither the marketing manager nor the employees expect to finish their ad campaign by the deadline.
34. She is an outstanding employee ____ we believe represents our company well.
a.
who
b.
whom
35. To ____ should this invitation be sent?
a.
who
b.
whom
36. Colin Ramsey is the employee ____ we hired for the comptroller position.
a.
who
b.
whom
37. Mark Zuckerberg is the person ____ created the social networking site Facebook.
a.
who
b.
whom
38. The contract will be awarded to ____ meets our qualifications.
a.
whoever
b.
whomever
39. We will accept the recommendation of ____ you support.
a.
whoever
b.
whomever
40. All of the following sentences are correct except _____
a.
President Rivera turned out to be the best leader whom we could have elected.
b.
Because last week's sales report showed excellent profits, the report was shared with the board members who
were skeptical.
c.
The position of district manager will be given to whoever you identify as the top salesperson.
41. ____ keys were lying on the table in the employee lounge?
a.
Whose
b.
Who's
42. We're not sure ____ planning to attend the training workshop.
a.
whose
b.
who's
43. Did you find out ____ presentation will be featured as the keynote address at the convention?
a.
whose
b.
who's
44. ____ this year's outstanding graduate?
a.
Whose
b.
Who's
45. It will be interesting to see ____ chosen for the position.
a.
whose
b.
who's
46. We have ____ many links on our website, which makes it confusing to visitors.
a.
to
b.
too
c.
two
47. Jon thought that Aubrey ____ interested in the executive assistant position.
a.
may be
b.
maybe
c.
may-be
48. Many insurance companies require that patients be ____ for certain procedures.
a.
prequalified
b.
pre-qualified
c.
pre qualified
49. ____ of our sales representatives can answer your questions about our products.
a.
Anyone
b.
Any one
c.
Any-one
50. Our committee will need to develop a ____ plan if the project is not approved.
a.
back up
b.
back-up
c.
backup
