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For the final concert of the summer festival, the conductor selected the guest violinist and he to perform the challenging duet.

Which of the following is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?

  1. A
    NO CHANGE
  2. himAnswer
  3. C
    himself
  4. D
    they

Answer

The correct revision replaces the subjective pronoun 'he' with the objective pronoun 'him' to serve as the object of the verb 'selected'.
The correct answer uses the objective pronoun 'him'. Because the pronoun is part of a compound construction receiving the action of the verb 'selected', it serves as a direct object and must be in the objective case.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the grammatical function of the underlined pronoun.
The pronoun is part of the compound phrase 'the guest violinist and [he]', which acts as the direct object receiving the action of the verb 'selected'.
Identifying the role helps determine whether a subjective, objective, or possessive pronoun is needed.
2
Choose the correct pronoun case.
Direct objects require pronouns in the objective case (such as 'him', 'her', or 'them').
Subjective case pronouns (like 'he') cannot function as direct objects.
3
Select the correct option matching the objective case.
The objective singular pronoun 'him' is the correct fit.
This maintains both the correct singular number and the objective case required for the compound object.

Key Concept

Pronoun Case in Compound Objects
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Pronoun Case and Person

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