Pronoun Rules MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Pronoun Rules - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• In English, the correct order for pronouns in a compound subject should be: Second person (you), third person (he/she/they), and then first person (I).
• Thus the correct phrase should be "you, she and I" to follow the standard pronoun order.
• The error in "I, you and she" is the placement of pronouns in the wrong order.

Additional Information

• When listing multiple people, the polite order usually followed in English is "you, he/she/they, and I".
• This helps in setting a respectful tone, placing the focus on others before oneself.
• Examples:
  • Correct: "You, she, and I are attending the meeting."
  • Incorrect: "I, you, and she are attending the meeting."

The erroneous part is '1'.

Key Points

• In segment 1 of the given sentence, the verb 'lead' has been incorrectly used. 
• 'Lead' is the present tense verb while the sentence indicates that the action of finding the loopholes happened in the past. 
• Hence, the erroneous part is 1.
• The sentence can be made correct by using the past tense verb 'led'. 
   

Correct sentence - My colleagues and I, led (1)/by our manager, found (2)/some loopholes in the project (3)/.

The correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Key Points

• The part of the sentence that contains an error is option 1: "Its impossible to conduct".
• The correct form should be "It's impossible to conduct".
• "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has", and it should be used when you want to say "it is".
• "Its", without an apostrophe, is a possessive pronoun used to indicate possession or ownership, much like "his" or "her".
• In this sentence, we're trying to say "It is impossible to conduct...", not indicate possession, so the correct form to use is "It's".

Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'It's impossible to conduct truly causal research on media consumption and suicide.'

Key Points

• The word "Ourselves" is used incorrectly in this context. It is a reflexive pronoun and should not be used as the subject of the sentence.
• The correct pronoun should be "We" as the subject of the sentence.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "one's" – This segment is grammatically correct.
• Option 2: "boast" – This segment is grammatically correct.
• Option 4: "knowledge" – This segment is grammatically correct.

Key Points

• The primary issue in the sentence is the use of the pronoun "his" in part B.
• The pronoun "his" should be replaced with "their" to match the plural noun "patients".
• The correct phrase should be "inserted in their heart," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
• Thus, the error is located in part B of the sentence.

Additional Information

• A: "Many patients have plastic valves," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "when their hearts function in a faulty manner." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there is an error in part B.

The correct answer is 'slept themselves peacefully'.

Key Points

• 'Themselves' is a reflexive pronoun.
• A reflexive pronoun is used with these words like absented, pride, acquitted, etc.
  • Example: I pride myself on being his son.
• The verb 'slept' doesn't take a reflexive pronoun.
• Hence, the use of 'reflexive pronoun' is incorrect after 'slept'.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: After a long and fun-filled day, the children slept peacefully.

The correct answer is '4' i.e. my sister .

Key Points

• The sentence compares the house of the speaker with "my sister," which is incorrect. The comparison should be made between similar entities, i.e., "my house" and "my sister's house."
• The grammatical error lies in the fourth segment, "my sister," as it does not provide a proper comparison for "my house."
• To correct the sentence, the possessive form should be used to compare the two houses. Instead of "my sister," it should be "my sister's house."

Correct sentence: My house is more spacious than my sister's house.

Additional Information

• Comparison Rules:
  • When comparing two entities, ensure that they are of the same type (e.g., house vs. house, car vs. car).
  • Use the possessive form (e.g., "my sister's house") if the comparison involves ownership.
• Common Errors in Comparison:
  • Avoid vague or incomplete comparisons like "my sister" instead of "my sister's house."
  • Ensure the adjective used (e.g., "spacious") is appropriate for both entities being compared.

The erroneous part is 'I get myself tired'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'I get tired' should be used instead of 'I get myself tired'.
• The use of the reflexive pronoun ‘myself’ is irrelevant according to the grammatical context of the sentence so it will be removed. 
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
   

Correct Answer: I find that I get tired very easily these days.

The erroneous part is 'confirm me whether you'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'confirm whether you' should be used instead of 'confirm me whether you'.
• The pronoun 'me' cannot be the direct object of the verb 'confirm' and hence, it must be removed.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: The manager said, "Could you please confirm whether you have received all the items that you had ordered?"

The correct answer is option 3) i.e. C.

 Explanation:

• As we know that Pronoun is a word which is used to avoid repetition of a noun.
• For example- Emma is very kind. She never hurts anyone. Here 'Emma' is a noun and 'She' is a pronoun.​
• We use objective case after the following words or phrases: Let, like, 'between-and', except, but, all prepositions, etc.
• For example- The cat pounced on me suddenly out of nowhere. (Me-Objective case of 'I')
• Hence in the 3rd part, we will use the objective case 'him' instead of 'he'.

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• Aspirants need to be cautious while attempting questions based on this rule as nominative case pops up in mind first.

The erroneous part is their place i.e. this part has an error.

Key Points

• Replace 'their' with 'his'.
• When two singular nouns joined by and are preceded by each or every, the pronoun must be singular in number.
  • Every soldier and every sailor was in his place.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
   

Additional Information

• A personal pronoun referring back to a collective noun must be in the singular number if the collective noun is viewed as a whole.
  • The jury has given its verdict.
  • The fleet will reach its destination in a week.
• If the focus is on the individual members of the group, the pronoun should be in the plural number.
  • The jury were divided in their opinion.

The correct answer is- 'who I do want.'
Key Points

• In the given sentence, 'who' is used incorrectly.
• To make the sentence correct replace 'who' with 'whom.' As in indirect narration, the sentence is changed to an assertive or declarative sentence. And 'whom' will be used for the objective case.
• Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

The correct sentence is: The receptionist asked me whom I wanted to meet in the office.
Additional Information

• Let's understand about the assertive sentences:
  • An assertive sentence is used to describe things or report an event. These are of two types - Positive and Negative. These sentences always end with a full stop.
  • Example: 
    • ​Alex feels awkward when someone gives a compliment to him.
    • She does not like writing.

The correct answer is B.

Key Points

• A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to avoid its repetition.
• If the pronoun 'one' is used as the subject, the nominative case 'one' and the reflexive pronoun 'oneself' are used.
  • Example: One must help oneself before asking others.
  • Example: One must do one's job responsibly.
• In the given sentence, the use of reflexive pronoun 'himself' is incorrect.
• So, 'himself' should be replaced with 'oneself' in part B of the sentence.

Correct sentence: One should always keep oneself composed in difficult circumstances. 

The correct answer is '1' i.e. there was a good idea .

Key Points

• The phrase "there was a good idea" is grammatically incorrect because it misuses "there was." The correct phrase should be "it was a good idea" as the sentence refers to a specific idea (to wear snow boots).
• "There was" is typically used to indicate the existence of something, not to describe or evaluate it.

Correct sentence: We thought it was a good idea to wear snow boots before we stepped out.

Additional Information

• The error lies in the use of "there was" instead of "it was." This is a common mistake when describing an idea or opinion.
• When expressing opinions or evaluations, "it was" is more appropriate than "there was."

The correct answer is 'your work'.

Key Points

• The erroneous part of the given sentence is 'your work'.
• You and I implies that the work was a group effort. 
• Your is the possessive form of the pronoun you. Your is used as a second-person possessive adjective. This means that the word your is always followed by a noun which belongs to or is associated with you.
• But the sentence implies that the work does not belong to a single person. 
• Hence, the error lies in using the possessive determiner your before work. 
• So, option 3 is the correct answer. 

Correct sentence - You and I / have submitted / our work / on time. "or" You and I / have submitted / the work / on time.