Rewrite the sentences so that the use of object pronouns is correct. Not all sentences have errors.

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The question asks us to rewrite sentences to correct the use of object pronouns, indicating that some sentences may have incorrect pronoun usage that needs to be fixed.

Answer

1. him; 2. Correct; 3. him; 4. me; 5. her
  1. Lincoln is one of the most honored presidents; perhaps Americans admire George Washington and him the most.
  2. Perhaps the most famous speech in the history of the country was given by him. (Correct)
  3. We learned that speeches were given at Gettysburg by both Edward Everett and him.
  4. Mrs. Urbanski called on Susan and me for a dramatic reading of the speech.
  5. Our reading was listened to attentively by her and the class.
Answer for screen readers
  1. Lincoln is one of the most honored presidents; perhaps Americans admire George Washington and him the most.
  2. Perhaps the most famous speech in the history of the country was given by him. (Correct)
  3. We learned that speeches were given at Gettysburg by both Edward Everett and him.
  4. Mrs. Urbanski called on Susan and me for a dramatic reading of the speech.
  5. Our reading was listened to attentively by her and the class.

More Information

Object pronouns (me, him, her) should replace subject pronouns (I, he, she) when they function as objects in the sentence.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing subject pronouns with object pronouns. Always check the role of the pronoun in the sentence.

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