Question

exercise 2 proofreading for the correct use of pronouns in the nominative case
in the paragraph below, draw a line through each incorrect pronoun form. write the correct pronoun in the space above the word. if a sentence contains no errors, write c.
ex. if you and me want to become auto mechanics, we should study electronics and computers.
1 jake and me visited the science museum last saturday. 2 him and i wanted to see the exhibit on cars of the future. 3 it was he who suggested that we go because he knows of my interest in becoming a mechanic. 4 jake introduced me to the exhibits organizer, ms. cochran, and then jake and her showed me some amazing things. 5 them and i peeked under the hoods of electric cars and examined some computers that control engine functions and air conditioning and heating systems.
exercise 3 using personal pronouns as subjects and as predicate nominatives
on the line before each sentence below, write a personal pronoun that can be substituted for the word or words in italics.
ex. he rafe and aaron took a snorkeling class at the ymca.

1. the instructors of the class were john powers and emily pratt, two dive masters with lots of experience.
2. the best swimmers in the class were paulo and i.
3. the most skilled divers in that ymca class were marsha and tyrone.
4. we paired up into two-person teams, and ms. pratt said that one team would be mark and i.
5. mark and i practiced putting on our fins, clearing our snorkels, replacing our masks under water, and lifesaving techniques.

Explanation:

1. Exercise 2:

• [1] "me" should be "I" (nominative case as part of the subject).
• [2] "Him" should be "He" (nominative case as part of the subject).
• [3] Correct (no error).
• [4] Correct (no error).
• [5] "Them" should be "They" (nominative case as part of the subject).

1. Exercise 3:

• 1. "They" (substitute for "John Powers and Emily Pratt").
• 2. "We" (substitute for "Paulo and I").
• 3. "They" (substitute for "Marsha and Tyrone").
• 4. "Us" (substitute for "Mark and I" in the object position here).
• 5. "We" (substitute for "Mark and I" as the subject).

Answer:

Exercise 2:

• [1] Jake and I visited the science museum last Saturday.
• [2] He and I wanted to see the exhibit on cars of the future.
• [3] C
• [4] C
• [5] They and I peeked under the hoods of electric cars and examined some computers that control engine functions and air - conditioning and heating systems.

Exercise 3:

1. They
2. We
3. They
4. Us
5. We