"the manager wanted them job applicants to write as clearly as possible." vs "the manager wanted us job applicants to write as clearly as possible."

Question

"the manager wanted them job applicants to write as clearly as possible." vs "the manager wanted us job applicants to write as clearly as possible."

The first phrase is correct, while the second phrase is incorrect. The correct construction is 'the manager wanted job applicants to write as clearly as possible.' Adding 'us' before 'job applicants' is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

This phrase is used to indicate that the manager desired a certain action from the job applicants, in this case, writing clearly.

Examples:

The manager wanted them job applicants to submit their resumes by Friday.
The manager wanted them job applicants to complete the assessment test.
The manager wanted them job applicants to dress professionally for the interview.
The manager wanted them job applicants to follow the company's guidelines.
The manager wanted them job applicants to demonstrate their skills.

Answer 1

the manager wanted them job applicants to write as clearly as possible.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

the manager wanted us job applicants to write as clearly as possible.

This phrase is incorrect as 'us' should not be used before 'job applicants.'

"the manager wanted them job applicants to write as clearly as possible." vs "the manager wanted us job applicants to write as clearly as possible."

the manager wanted them job applicants to write as clearly as possible.

the manager wanted us job applicants to write as clearly as possible.

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