Please place a check mark beside each sentence which uses preferred grammar. Some sentences are correct but colloquial and should not be used in the business or educational setting.
1. a. The report came from Martha and me. b. He brought the report to Mary and I.
2. a. I couldn't find where the file was at. b. Did he find where it was?
3. a. Can I help you find something? b. May I help you find something?
4. a. The discipline program is getting us nowhere. b. Doesn't this program take us nowhere?
5. a. Ain't it a shame that we have to start school early? b. It surely is!
6. a. It don't matter to me. b. They don't matter to me.
7. a. I am going to come to work early, irregardless of what we are required to do. b. I am going to work early regardless of what I am required to do.
8. a. Whom is Mr. Jones taking to the planning meeting? b. For who are you waiting?
9. a. Like I said, English has a lot of rules to know. b. As I said, English has a lot of rules to know.
10. a. I wish I were able to help you with that question, Ms. Jones. b. I wish I was able to help you with that question, Ms. Jones.
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