Look at your sentences and decide which one should begin the introductory paragraph, which ones should begin the paragraphs in the body, and which one should begin the conclusion. You may have already written some topic sentences. If not, write those that are needed. This should take you about 5 minutes. | 94 PART III TOEFL Writing Review Error Examples WRONG Jane and him planned to go to the movies. RIGHT Jane and he planned to go to the movies. WRONG She sold the car to Mary and he. RIGHT She sold the car to Mary and him. WRONG I never met a man as kind as him. RIGHT I never met a man as kind as he. WRONG For you and I arriving on time will be difficult. RIGHT For you and me arriving on time will be difficult. WRONG He specifically told them Bob and he to get ready. RIGHT He specifically told them Bob and him to get ready. WRONG Several times during the semester the teacher asked he to speak to the class. RIGHT Several times during the semester the teacher asked him to speak to the class. WRONG Ask him to do it hisself. RIGHT Ask him to do it himself. WRONG They do not want to go by theirselves. RIGHT They do not want to go by themselves. Skill Builder 2 Personal Pronouns Case Directions Write a C on the line if the sentence is correct. Write an X on the line if there is an error in pronoun case. 1. I was surprised to learn that Betty and him were hurt in the accident. 2. I often remember when Paul and I visited Rome. 3. He moved the furniture by hisself. 4. She gave us Margaret and I the notes we missed in class. 5. They were sitting by themselves next to the swimming pool. 6. That project is the responsibility of Susan and she. 7. Let us keep this secret between you and me. 8. Do not forget to give the message to Bob and me. 9. The tourists asked us my cousin and me how to get to the museum. 10. Please be sure to notify my husband or I when the package arrives. 11. The children assembled the toy house by theirselves. 12. How often do you have the opportunity to meet a man as intelligent as him 13. For the majority of us the issue is rather confusing. 14. Mary will never be as rich as I. 15. It is her the one whom nobody likes. Chapter 5 Pronouns 95 Answers X . 1. Betty and he were hurt . See rule 1. C X _ 9. _ 10. my husband or me . See C . 2. .
