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Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey
Edition 8ISBN: 978-0324588002Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey
Edition 8ISBN: 978-0324588002 Exercise 29
Pronouns
Review Sections 1.07-1.09 in the Grammar Review section of the Grammar/Mechanics handbook. Then study each of the following statements. In the space provided, write the word that completes the statement correctly and the number of the GIM principle illustrated. When you finish, compare your responses with those provided near the end of the book. If your responses differ, study carefully the principles in parentheses.
Example The Employee Development Committee will make (its, their) recommendation soon.
1. I hoped Rhonda would call. Was it (she, her) who left the message?
2. Everyone on the men's soccer team must be fitted for (his, their) uniform.
3. Even instant messages sent between the manager and (he, him) will be revealed in the court case.
4. Does anyone in the office know for (who, whom) these DVDs were ordered?
5. II looks as if (her's, hers) is the only report that cites electronic sources correctly.
6. Thomas asked Matt and (I, me, myself) to help him complete his report.
7. My friend and (I, me, myself) were also asked to work on Saturdays.
8. Both printers were sent for repairs, but (yours, yours) will be returned shortly.
9. Give the budget figures to (whoever, whomever) asked for them.
10. Everyone except the broker and (I, me, myself) claimed a share of the commission.
11. No one knows that problem better than (he, him, himself).
12. Investment brochures and information were sent to (we, us) shareholders.
13. If any one of the female tourists has lost (their, her) scarf, she should see the driver.
14. Neither the glamour nor the excitement of the position had lost (its, it's, their) appeal.
15. Any new subscriber may cancel (their, his or her) subscription within the first month.
Review Sections 1.07-1.09 in the Grammar Review section of the Grammar/Mechanics handbook. Then study each of the following statements. In the space provided, write the word that completes the statement correctly and the number of the GIM principle illustrated. When you finish, compare your responses with those provided near the end of the book. If your responses differ, study carefully the principles in parentheses.
Example The Employee Development Committee will make (its, their) recommendation soon.
1. I hoped Rhonda would call. Was it (she, her) who left the message?
2. Everyone on the men's soccer team must be fitted for (his, their) uniform.
3. Even instant messages sent between the manager and (he, him) will be revealed in the court case.
4. Does anyone in the office know for (who, whom) these DVDs were ordered?
5. II looks as if (her's, hers) is the only report that cites electronic sources correctly.
6. Thomas asked Matt and (I, me, myself) to help him complete his report.
7. My friend and (I, me, myself) were also asked to work on Saturdays.
8. Both printers were sent for repairs, but (yours, yours) will be returned shortly.
9. Give the budget figures to (whoever, whomever) asked for them.
10. Everyone except the broker and (I, me, myself) claimed a share of the commission.
11. No one knows that problem better than (he, him, himself).
12. Investment brochures and information were sent to (we, us) shareholders.
13. If any one of the female tourists has lost (their, her) scarf, she should see the driver.
14. Neither the glamour nor the excitement of the position had lost (its, it's, their) appeal.
15. Any new subscriber may cancel (their, his or her) subscription within the first month.
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