The manager wanted _______ to complete the project before the deadline.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
we
B
ourselves
C
I
D
us
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The subject of an infinitive takes objective case.
Choice A is incorrect because "we" is subjective case. Choice B is incorrect because "ourselves" is reflexive. Choice C is incorrect because "I" is subjective case.