Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Appeared in: AIIMS CRE, SNO-2024

Explanation

The pronouns 'She' and 'I' are the subjects of the verb 'went'; they are the ones performing the action.
In English grammar, subject pronouns (like 'I', 'she', 'he', 'we', 'they') must be used for the subject of a sentence.
A simple test is to check each pronoun alone: 'She went to the store' is correct, and 'I went to the store' is correct. Combining them gives 'She and I went to the store'.

Option A: This sentence incorrectly uses two object pronouns ('her' and 'me') when subject pronouns are required to perform the action of the verb 'went'.
Option C: This sentence incorrectly mixes a subject pronoun ('she') with an object pronoun ('me'). When forming a compound subject, all parts must be in the subject case.
Option D: This sentence incorrectly mixes an object pronoun ('her') with a subject pronoun ('I'). Both pronouns in a compound subject must be subject pronouns.

Visual 1: Chart - A two-column chart listing Subject Pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) and their corresponding Object Pronouns (me, you, him, her, it, us, them). This helps visually separate the two types of pronouns.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Grammar: Subject vs. Object Pronouns in Compound Subjects as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical question, clear and professional communication is a critical skill for nurses. Using correct grammar in documentation, reports, and emails ensures that information is conveyed accurately and professionally.
Correct grammar builds credibility and prevents misinterpretation of important information regarding patient care.
What if? If a nurse wrote in a patient's chart, 'The patient told her and I about the new symptom,' it would be grammatically incorrect and appear unprofessional. The correct form for an object is 'The patient told her and me about the new symptom.'.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the verb in the sentence. Here, the verb is 'went'.
Next, ask 'Who or what went?'. The answer to this question identifies the subject of the sentence.
In this case, the subject is a compound subject (two or more subjects joined by 'and').
Recall the rule: When a pronoun is part of the subject, it must be a subject pronoun (I, she, he, we, they).
Test each option by breaking the compound subject into individual sentences. For example, 'Me went to the store' is incorrect, so any option with 'me' as the subject is wrong. 'Her went to the store' is also incorrect.
Select the sentence that uses only subject pronouns for the compound subject.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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