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English - II

Notes 4.1.2 Errors in the Use of Pronouns
Incorrect Correct
1. Shankar is one of the greatest philosophers 1. Shankar is one of the greatest philosophers
that has ever lived. that have ever lived.
2. The prize was given to the girl whom they 2. The prize was given to the girl who they
said stood first. said stood first.
3. My father does not like me going to pictures 3. My father does not like my going to
everyday. pictures everyday.
4. She was more beautiful than either of her 4. She was more beautiful than any one of her
three sisters. three sisters.
5. The more you read, the more you will like 5. The more you read this book, the more you
this book. will like it.
6. Between you and I, he is a rogue. 6. Between you and me, he is a rogue.
7. Zia can sing better than me. 7. Zia can sing better than I.
8. This is the only one of his comments that 8. This is the only one of his comments that
deserve our attention. deserves our attention.
9. Neither of the three candidates are fit for 9. None of the three candidates is fit for the
the post. post.
10. Both did not go. 10. Neither went.
Note: Both cannot be used in the negative
sense.
11. You and he should not waste his money. 11. You and he should not waste your money.
12. My watch is better than that of yours. 12. My watch is better than yours.
13. I who is your father should be respected. 13. I who am your father should be respected.
14. The man standing beside the Minister is a 14. The man standing beside the Minister is a
friend of me. friend of mine.
15. Too much of love is one of those things 15. Too much of love is one of those things that
which spoils the child. spoil the child.
16. They invited my friend and I to tea. 16. They invited my friend and me to tea.
17. The jury was divided on the issue. 17. The jury were divided on the issue.
18. I who is standing here wrote that letter. 18. I who am standing here wrote that letter.
19. I hate him talking too much. 19. I hate his talking too much.
20. It was being a cloudy day, we stayed 20. It being a cloudy day, we stayed indoors.
indoors.
21. We went to Batkal lake and enjoyed 21. We went to Batkal lake and enjoyed
myself. ourselves.
22. The repent who do not look before they 22. They repent that do not look before
leap. they leap.
23. None of we accepted his invitation. 23. None of us accepted his invitation.
24. He bought a beautiful pen and gave the 24. He bought a beautiful pen and gave it to
pen to his sister. his sister.
25. That is the first time that I have seen you. 25. This is the first time that I have seen you.
26. I, him and you must help that poor man. 26. You, he and I must help that poor man.

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