[57] See note, p. 45. [58] “Foundations,” pp. 69-70.

EXERCISE XXXII.

Insert the proper word or words ("either,” “neither,” “any one,” “no one”) in each blank in the following sentences:—­

1.  Only three persons saw the fight, and ——­ of them would testify. 2.  Has ——­ of you two gentlemen a fountain-pen? 3.  I defy any candid and clear thinker to deny in the name of inductive science ——­ of these six propositions. 4.  When two persons disagree, it is not likely that ——­ is altogether
   wrong.
5.  Has ——­ of you who have just come from the ball-field seen Julian? 6.  I have several histories of France, ——­ of which will give you the
   information.
7.  Here come Harry and Arthur; ——­ will go to get it for you. 8.  Give it to the six successful students or to ——­ of them.

EACH or ALL.[59]—­Each denotes every one of any number taken one by one; all denotes the entire number taken together.

[59] “Foundations,” p. 70.

EXERCISE XXXIII.

Insert the proper word ("each,” “all”) in each blank:—­

1. ——­ gave me his (their) hand(s). 2. ——­ of the workmen received two dollars a day. 3. ——­ of the children has (have) his (their) peculiar traits. 4. ——­ of the members is (are) entitled to a vote. 5.  He gave an apple to ——­ of us. 6.  Did your father bring the boat to Harry?  No, he brought it to ——­ of
   us.
7. ——­ of them did his (their) duty.

CHANGE OF PRONOUN.[60]—­In referring to the same person or thing a writer should not change from one pronoun to another.

The possessive of “one” is “one’s” (not “his"), except in such expressions as “every one,” “no one,” “many a one.”  The reflexive is “one’s self.”

It is a common but serious fault to begin to write in the third person, and then to change to the first or second.

[60] Ibid., pp. 72-74.

EXERCISE XXXIV.

Fill the blanks with the proper pronouns:—­

1.  The Second Regiment of the National Guard, ——­ was sent to Pittsburg
   during the strike, and ——­ is now in camp at Gettysburg, has six
   hundred members.
2.  John started to school last Monday; we wish ——­ success.
3.  Proud damsel, ——­ shalt be proudly met.  I withdraw my pretensions
   to ——­ hand until I return from the war.
4.  As ——­ hast said, ——­ lands are not endangered.  But hear me before I
   leave ——.
5.  The cat was crouching on the piazza and we were watching ——. 
   Suddenly ——­ tail twitched nervously and ——­ prepared to spring.
6.  “Ere you remark another’s sin,
     Bid ——­ conscience look within.”
7.  At first one is likely to wonder where the boats are, since on entering
   the grove ——­ is (are) able to see only a small cabin.