Unit 3—Pronouns
Achievement Test 3
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
1. Choose the two nominative case pronouns.
a.
our
c.
I
b.
they
d.
me
2. Choose the two objective case pronouns.
a.
she
c.
us
b.
him
d.
hers
3. Choose the two singular demonstrative pronouns.
a.
this
c.
it
b.
these
d.
that
4. Choose the two plural demonstrative pronouns.
a.
their
c.
these
b.
those
d.
yours
MATCHING
Indicate whether the underlined nominative case pronoun or pronouns are used as subjects or
predicate pronouns.
a.
subject
b.
predicate pronoun
1. The owner of the record is he.
2. They were not consulted before the announcement was made.
3. John and I discussed what courses to take in the summer session.
4. The leading candidate was she.
5. The winning team was he and I.
6. We employees developed a new procedure for posting information on the company website.
7. It consists of two partners, two staff attorneys, and a paralegal.
8. She and I raised the most money for the library addition.
9. The person named “Most Likely to Succeed” was he.
10. You have great leadership skills.
Indicate whether the underlined objective case pronoun is used as a direct object, an indirect object,
or the object of a preposition.
a.
direct object
c.
object of a preposition
b.
indirect object
11. Ms. Hopkins asked me for the assignment.
12. The capital funds were raised by him.
13. Mrs. Jenner sent me the revised contract.
14. A special admission pass was issued to us.
15. Landon gave me a netbook for graduation.
16. The results shocked her.
17. The relationship between Ellie and him was not revealed until much later.
18. Dulcey mailed them the missing part via UPS.
19. After she had researched the proposal, Allison voted for it.
20. Shall I introduce you to the mayor?
SHORT ANSWER
Replace the word or words in parentheses with the correct possessive case pronoun.
Example
Is (belonging to them) car being repaired?
their
1. (Belonging to you) contribution to the package design was significant.
2. (Belonging to me) favorite movie was not among the top 20 in the poll.
ANS:
3. The highest score was posted by (belonging to us) bowling team.
4. Marc thought (Marc’s) schedule would keep him from attending the first session.
5. Julie prepares (Julie’s) reports with great care.
ANS:
Choose the correct word or words in parentheses.
6. Daphne and (I, me) have never been to New York.
7. Both Olga and (she, her) know how to work the most complex programs.
8. (Her, She) and I are going to dinner at the Inner Harbor.
9. Mr. Greene has more experience with spreadsheets than (I, me).
10. Melissa Buckner supervises him as well as (I, me).
11. There isn’t much difference between Jennifer and (I, me).
12. Ms. Ramirez arranged a training session for him and (I, me).
13. (Us, We) interns share information about our assignments.
14. The script was circulated among (us, we) students.
15. A car in the parking lot has (its, it’s) lights on.
16. Mr. Saballet and Mr. Toth were pleased to discuss (his, their) new venture at the conference.
17. (Him, His) working overtime brought in enough money to buy a plasma television.
18. Dr. Tao was impressed with (me, my) finishing the notes so quickly.
19. Abby says the missing laptop is (hers, her’s).
20. I thought (theirs, theirs’) was the house with the brick facade.
21. Each of the supermarkets ran (its, their) weekly advertisement on Wednesday.
22. Did someone say that (his or her, their) doctor’s writing was illegible?
23. Many of the participants paid (his or her, their) registration fee at the door.
24. All of the checkers know how to log in to (his or her, their) cash registers.
25. Nobody turned in (his or her, their) research paper after the due date.
26. Neither of the women enjoyed (her, their) hike in the rain.
27. Did any of the managers submit (his or her, their) expense report?
28. None of the men used (his, their) safety equipment.
29. Everyone must have (his or her, their) student ID card to qualify for tax-free lunches in the school
cafeteria.
30. Few started (his or her, their) career as a company president.
31. Anyone who is conscientious in (his or her, their) research will advance quickly.
32. Some of the boys gave (his, their) best performances last night.
33. No one brought (his or her, their) receipt.
34. The bat (which, that) Hank Aaron used for his 3,000th career hit is displayed in the Baseball Hall of
Fame.
35. The stadium, (which, that) seats 70,000, is being considered for the Super Bowl.
36. The wave heights, (which, that) are currently at 35 feet, are too dangerous for all but professional
surfers.
37. (Who, Whom) do you think has read the book?
38. With (who, whom) did you share your lab work?
39. Do you know (who, whom) the visitor was?
40. From (who, whom) did you secure permission to use this picture?
41. It was he (who, whom), I believe, I saw on the street yesterday.
42. Mrs. Hawthorne will give the test preparation packets to (whoever, whomever) wants them.
43. (What, Which) do you like better—Chinese food or Mexican food?
44. (What, Which) are some questions I should ask the admissions officer?
45. (Which, Whose) decision was it to postpone the meeting?
46. Either she or I will replace (them, those) old flowers.