Rules for writers, Tenth edition - Diana Hacker, Nancy Sommers 2021

Use the possessive case to modify a gerund
Distinguish between pronouns such as I and me
Grammar

A pronoun that modifies a gerund or a gerund phrase should be in the possessive case (my, our, your, his, her, its, their). A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

Nouns as well as pronouns may modify gerunds. To form the possessive case of a noun, use an apostrophe and an -s (victim’s) or just an apostrophe (victims’). (See 37a.)

EXERCISE 24-1

Edit the following sentences to eliminate errors in pronoun case. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Answers appear in the back of the book.

a. Rick applied for the job even though he heard that other candidates were more experienced than he.

b. The volleyball team could not believe that the coach was she.

c. She appreciated him telling the truth in such a difficult situation.

d. The director has asked you and I to draft a proposal for a new recycling plan.

e. My roommate and myself dreamed of renting a station wagon, packing it with food, and driving two hundred miles to Mardi Gras.