COMMON ERRORS WITH PRONOUNS

COMMON ERRORS WITH PRONOUNS

INCORRECT

1.       Both did not go

2.       We all did not go

3.       Each of these boys play

4.       Whoever does best he will get a prize

5.       One should not waste his time

6.       I and she are sisters

7.       He is wiser than me

8.       Between you and I, Anil is not to be trusted

9.       Nobody was there but I

10.   Who is there? It is me

11.   Only he and me can use this card

12.   Let you and I go now

13.   Everyone got one’s pay

14.   Everyone is frightened when they see a tiger

15.   These two friends are fond of one another

16.   I did not like him coming at that hour

17.   Who do you think I met?

18.   You should avail this opportunity

19.   When you have read these books, please return the same to me.

20.   They that are humble need fear no fall.

CORRECT

1.       Neither went

2.       None of us went

3.       Each of these boys plays

4.       Whoever does best will get a prize.

5.       A man should not waste his time

6.       She and I are sisters

7.       He is wiser than I

8.       Between you and me, Anil is not to be trusted

9.       Nobody was there but me.

10.   Who is there? It is I

11.   Only he and I can use this card.

12.   Let you and me go now.

13.   Everyone got his pay

14.    Everyone is frightened when he sees a tiger

15.   These two friends are fond of each other

16.   I did not like his coming at that hour

17.   Whom do you think I met?

18.   You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

19.   When you have read these books, please return them to me.

20.   Those that are humble need no fear no fall.

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