ENG 1112 [E] - Fall 2025
GRAMMAR PRACTICE EXERCISE – November 3
1. Re-write the following sentences for appropriate pronoun use – to eliminate
the use of the “I’ and “you” “we” “us” and “he or she” pronouns in
professional writing.
I conducted interviews with a broad range of subjects.
You will find that the conclusions are consistent with previous studies.
We interpreted the results as revealing significant conformity among participants
You will find lower housing prices outside the city limits.
The manager sent a notice about the general meeting to all her employees
A student is more likely to succeed if he attends lectures.
2. Choose the correct alternative in the following pairs of sentences
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The gift was from both Ted and me.
The gift was from both Ted and I.
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My brother is three years younger than I.
My brother is three years younger than me.
____ Do you know whom they asked to speak at the reception?
____ Do you know who they asked to speak at the reception?
____ If we work together, you and me can get the job done quickly.
____ If we work together, you and I can get the job done quickly.
____ Whom is scheduled to speak at the reception?
____ Who is scheduled to speak at the reception?
____ You and I must decide where to go on vacation.
____ You and me must decide where to go on vacation.
____ The prize money will be shared between you and I.
____ The prize money will be shared between you and me.
____ Who are you bringing to the party?
____ Whom are you bringing to the party?
____ Who selected the guest speaker?
____ Whom selected the guest speaker?
____ The party was a surprise for both my sister and me.
____ The party was a surprise for both my sister and I.
____ Keep this between you and me, but this contractor will not be hired again.
____ Keep this between you and I, but this contractor will not be hired again.
____ I and my mother will accept the award on my father's behalf.
____ Me and my mother will accept the award on my father's behalf.
____ The gift was appreciated by both my husband and I.
____ The gift was appreciated by both my husband and me.
____ I am a good cook but my mother is better me.
____ I am a good cook but my mother is better I.
3. Indicate whether the following sentences are correct by marking T for correct,
or F for incorrect (True or False) in space before the sentence.
_____ Who are you inviting to the reception.
____They have lived in Ottawa 12 years longer than me.
____The vacation was a relaxing time for my daughter and I.
____ Keep this between you and I until it is announced, but Sarah is the new VP.
____ I had a good run, but Jane had a much better run than me.
____ The vacation was a good rest for my friend and I.
____ Her warmth touched whoever she met.
____ Us students must protest proposed tuition increases.
____ Me and my sister have decided to go on vacation together.