26. Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Is the new student coming out to lunch with ______?
Answer: C
Us
The sentence "Is the new student coming out to lunch with us?" is grammatically correct when using "us" as it serves as the objective pronoun in this context.
A) We
"We" is a subjective pronoun and would not be correct in this context because the sentence requires an object of the preposition "with." Using "we" would result in an incorrect construction, such as "with we," which is not grammatically valid.
B) Our
"Our" is a possessive pronoun and does not fit the sentence structure. The phrase "with our" would imply possession rather than inclusion in the action of going to lunch, making it an incorrect choice for this sentence.
C) Us
"Us" is the correct choice as it is the appropriate objective pronoun to use with the preposition "with." The sentence correctly conveys the intended meaning of the new student joining a group that includes the speaker.
D) They
"They" is also a subjective pronoun and would not work in this sentence. Similar to "we," it would create an incorrect phrase such as "with they," which does not adhere to standard grammatical rules.
Conclusion
The correct answer is "us" as it appropriately functions as the object of the preposition "with" in the sentence. All other options either misidentify the grammatical role required or do not fit the context, resulting in sentences that are not grammatically sound. Thus, "us" is definitively the only correct choice.