Comprehensive Grammar CheckPoint
Read the following sentences, and focus on the grammar area specified in the left column. Then, complete Appendix H by selecting the correct sentence (a or b) for each number and providing an explanation of why you made that choice. Pronoun-antecedent agreement
1a. When a driver wants to buy a new vehicle, he or she usually test drives them.
1b. When a driver wants to buy a new vehicle, he or she usually test drives it.
Pronoun-antecedent agreement
2a. Most presenters spoke without looking at his or her notes.
2b. Most presenters spoke without looking at their notes.
Pronoun-antecedent agreement
3a. You may rent a movie or a video game for just one night if they are new.
3b. You may rent a movie or a video game for just one night if it is new.
Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns
4a. Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed their reports.
4b. Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed his reports.
Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns
5a. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for their video library.
5b. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for his or her video library.
Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns
6a. Each of the applicants must submit his or her completed form to the interviewer.
6b. Each of the applicants must submit their completed forms to the interviewer.
Pronoun case
7a. My brother knows more about technology than me.
7b. My brother knows more about technology than I.
Pronoun case
8a. Please send an invitation to Bob and she.
8b. Please send an invitation to Bob and her.
Pronoun case
9a. My best friend and I are going to Hawaii this summer.
9b. My best friend and me are going to Hawaii this summer.
Pronoun case for who and whom
10a. Who was the star of last year's award-winning movie?
10b. Whom was the star of last year's award-winning movie?
Pronoun case for who and whom
11a. To who should we send the letter of commendation?
11b. To whom should we send the letter of commendation?
Pronoun case for who and whom
12a. Jon Bon Jovi, who is a well-known singer and actor, also owns an arena football team.
12b. Jon Bon Jovi, whom is a well-known singer and actor, also owns an arena football team.
Vague pronouns
13a. When the car hit a tree, it made a terrible noise.
13b. The car made a terrible noise as it crashed into a tree.
Vague pronouns
14a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.
14b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities.