33. Are you sure it's I—me whom he appointed?

34. If it's really I—me who was appointed, I'm sure I should have been notified.

35. I'm sure it can't be I—me.

Exercise 88—Same as a Pronoun

One of the worst constructions found in business letters of today is the use of same as a pronoun. The word may be an adjective or a noun but never a pronoun.

Wrong: Will you please fill out the enclosed blank and return same as soon as possible?

Right: Will you please fill out the enclosed blank and return it as soon as possible?

In each of the following sentences substitute a noun or a pronoun for same:

1. Will you not send us a check by Friday so that we may use same for our pay roll on Saturday?

2. Do you wish to bid for our cinder output this year? We have a sample car that we shall be glad to have you inspect if you think you will have any use for same.