Grammar - Day 9

PRONOUN SELECTION

100

It is difficult to see how the rule will affect you and ( I/ME )

It is difficult to see how the rule will affect you and me.  Error: Compound Objects

200

Few agree with my selection but I still think it should be ( SHE/HER).

Few agree with my selection but I still think it should be she. Error: Pronoun Predicate - don't put object form of a pronoun after the verb "to be"

300

They received the news later than ( HER/SHE ).

They received the news later than SHE. Error: Pronouns in comparison

400

Everyone except ( HIM/HE ) was well prepared for the test.

Everyone except him was well prepared for the test. Error: Pronouns after prepositions

500

We did not know ( WHO/WHOM ) would be able to repair the hard drive

We did not know who would be able to repair the hard drive Error: who(subject) vs whom(object)

Verb Agreement

100

From such enemies comes some of our clearest insights.

From such enemies come some of our clearest insights. Error: Subject placed after verb

200

I am not convinced that either of your excuses pass the test.

I am not convinced that either of your excuses passes the test. Error: Either or Neither

300

Anybody foolish enough to go near the hot lava are likely to get burned or to inhale noxious fumes.

Anybody foolish enough to go near the hot lava is likely to get burned or to inhale noxious fumes. Error: Singular indefinite pronouns

400

The criteria used to select the finalist was unclear to the audience.

The criteria used to select the finalist were unclear to the audience. Error: Latin and Greek plurals

500

The jury, as directed by the judge, were sequestered for four days.

The jury, as directed by the judge, was sequestered for four days Error: Collective nouns

Verb Tense, Voice and Mood

100

Since he has suffered indignities in the past, he was placed under special supervision when he arrived.

Since he had suffered indignities in the past, he was placed under special supervision when he arrived. Error: Present Perfect Tense

200

As she took her seat on the train she realized that she left her briefcase in the station cafeteria.

As she took her seat on the train she realized that she had left her briefcase in the station cafeteria. Error: Past Perfect Tense

300

When you get this message I will leave for New York.

When you get this message I will have left for New York. Error: Future perfect tense

400

I wish that I was with you at this difficult time.

I wish that I were with you at this difficult time. Error: Subjunctive in impossible/unlikely situations

500

If I go to Amphibious Achievement everyday, I would be able to get this sentence right.

If I go to Amphibious Achievement everyday, I will be able to get this sentence right. Error: "If" statements

Parallelism

100

Good interpersonal communication requires the ability to listen as well as talking.

Good interpersonal communication requires the ability to listen as well as talk. Error: Lists

200

Every day he runs, swims and will play tennis.

Every day he runs, swims and plays tennis. Error: Verb Tense and voice continuity

300

Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and long walks.

Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and walking. Error: Lists

400

Her latest novel is both an original work and exciting.

Her latest novel is both original and exciting. Error: Paired Conjunctions

500

A person must apply for a license before they can go hunting here.

A person must apply for a license before he/she can fish in this river. Error: Pronoun continuity