After as and than we normally use object pronouns (e.g. me, her, him). Subject pronouns are possible and some grammarians insist that subject pronouns should be used, however, this is now considered extremely formal. Note that subject pronouns must be used when they are followed by verbs.

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the pronoun.

1. I can’t run as fast as ………………………………….. does. (he / him)

2. We scored as many goals as ………………………………….. (they / them)

3. Can you paint as well as …………………………………….. do? (I / me)

4. Let ………………………………… make another attempt. (we / us)

5. Between you and ………………………………, there are few secrets. (I / me)

6. He is dear to my brother and ……………………………….. (I / me)

7. I know that as well as …………………………………. (he / him)

8. We are not as rich as …………………………………. (they / them)

9. I earn as much as ………………………………… does. (he / him)

10. He is as old as ………………………………… (I / me)

Answers

1. I can’t run as fast as he does.

2. We scored as many goals as them.

3. Can you paint as well as I do.

4. Let us make another attempt.

5. Between you and me, there are few secrets.

6. He is dear to my brother and me.

7. I know that as well as him.

8. We are not as rich as them.

9. I earn as much as he does.

10. He is as old as me.