Standard English ConventionsMediumObject pronoun after a preposition
Standard English Conventions practice question
The prize was shared between the two finalists, Lucas and ____
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. her.Correct
- B. she.
- C. herself.
- D. hers.
Answer: A. her.
'Between' takes object pronouns: 'Lucas and her'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. she.
- 'She' is a subject pronoun.
- C. herself.
- 'Herself' is reflexive and has no antecedent in the clause.
- D. hers.
- 'Hers' is possessive.
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