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

The correct phrase is "the manager wanted us job applicants to write as clearly as possible." The pronoun "us" is the correct choice here because it is the object of the verb "wanted." Using "we" in this context would be incorrect.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

The pronoun "we" should not be used in this context. It should be replaced with the object pronoun "us."

In this sentence, "us" is the correct pronoun to use as it functions as the object of the verb "wanted."

Answer 1

The manager wanted we job applicants to write as clearly as possible.

This phrase is incorrect in English.

Answer 2

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

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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

The manager wanted we job applicants to write as clearly as possible.

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

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