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Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 2: Pronouns

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Select the correct word(s) to complete the following sentences.

Because we have shown exemplary work in our department, the company is giving an award to you and .

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When a first-person pronoun functions as a direct or indirect object, you should use me.

nice to finally meet the new employee.

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It's is correct because it is a contraction of it is. The possessive pronoun (its) is not correct in this sentence.

Don't forget to give the notes to Maria and  .

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When a first-person pronoun replaces a direct or indirect object, you should use me.

Tell me when time to go to the meeting.

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When forming the contraction form of it is, use it's. When you need to show ownership, use the possessive its.

He is the one with I agree.

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Whom is correct because it is the object of the preposition with. Who and whoever are used for subjective-case constructions, and whom and whomever are used for objective-case constructions. Usually, who is used before a verb, and whom is used before a noun or pronoun and after a preposition.

Is that pen or  ?

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You don't need to add an apostrophe to show possession because mine and his are already possessive pronouns.

waiting to disembark.

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They're is correct because it is a contraction of they are. Their is a possessive pronoun that always describes a noun. There is an adverb meaning that location.

Programmers like Steven and   are invaluable.

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Use objective-case pronouns as objects of the prepositions between, but, like, and except.

Each employee must submit   performance goals by the end of the week.

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