TOEFL Are the Statements Correct or Not? 3 (Pronouns)

I was surprised to learn that Betty and him were hurt in the accident.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Betty and him' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'Betty and he'. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

I often remember when Paul and I visited Rome.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The sentence "I often remember when Paul and I visited Rome" is grammatically correct, as it properly uses the past tense and includes a subject and verb. Therefore, the answer is Correct.

He moved the furniture by his self.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The phrase 'by his self' is incorrect. The correct form is 'by himself'. Therefore, the statement contains a grammatical error, making the answer 'Incorrect'.

She gave us, Margaret and I, the notes we missed in class.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Margaret and I' is incorrect because it should be 'Margaret and me' as the object of the preposition 'us'. Therefore, the sentence is grammatically incorrect.

They were sitting by themselves next to the swimming pool.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The statement indicates that they were alone, which aligns with the answer choice 'Correct'. Therefore, the answer is indeed correct.

That project is the responsibility of Susan and she.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The correct phrase should be 'Susan and she are responsible for that project.' The pronoun 'she' should be in the subjective case, making the original sentence incorrect.

Let us keep this secret between you and me.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The statement "Let us keep this secret between you and me" implies confidentiality, making the answer "Correct" as it aligns with the intention of keeping a secret.

Do not forget to give the message to Bob and me.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Bob and me' is correct because 'me' is the appropriate object pronoun to use after a preposition. Therefore, the statement is grammatically correct.

The tourists asked us, my cousin and me, how to get to the museum.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The sentence correctly uses 'my cousin and me' as the object of the preposition 'us'. Therefore, the answer is 'Correct'.

Please be sure to notify my husband or I when the package arrives.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Answer explanation

The phrase 'my husband or I' is incorrect. It should be 'my husband or me' because 'me' is the correct object pronoun in this context. Therefore, the statement is grammatically incorrect.