The new intern works more efficiently than _______.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

me

B

I

C

myself

D

mine

Correct Answer: B

Choice B is the best answer. This question tests pronoun case in comparisons.

  1. Context clues: The comparison is "than [I work]" with an implied verb.
  2. Meaning: The pronoun is the subject of the implied clause.
  3. Verify: "works more efficiently than I [work]" uses subjective case.

💡 Strategy: Complete the comparison mentally to determine pronoun case.

Choice A is incorrect because "me" is objective, but we need a subject. Choice C is incorrect because "myself" is reflexive and inappropriate. Choice D is incorrect because "mine" is possessive.