Question

Edit the following passages, paying particular attention to the use of pronouns.

The adults seemed to act like us kids. Once, in a water fight, my uncle started chasing my brother and myself with a huge bucket of water. Because him and I were faster, Uncle Bob couldn't catch us. When he wasn't looking, his own kids pelted him with water balloons. That always makes us laugh when we get together.

Answer 1

The passage needs some corrections to the pronoun usage.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pronouns are used to replace nouns in a sentence, reducing repetition and adding clarity. In the text provided, there are a few corrections needed for the use of pronouns:

• The phrase 'like us kids' should be changed to 'like us, kids.'
• The phrase 'Because him and I' should be changed to 'Because he and I.'
• The phrase 'Uncle Bob couldn't catch us' can remain as is, since 'us' is a correct pronoun usage.
• The phrase 'That always makes us laugh' can remain as is, since 'us' is a correct pronoun usage.

By making these corrections, the passage will have clear and accurate pronoun usage.