Which pronoun correctly completes the elliptical clause?

You folded fewer towels than __________.

A.
him

B.
he
will fan and medal :)

Question

Which pronoun correctly completes the elliptical clause? 

You folded fewer towels than __________.
 
 A.
him
 
 B.
he
will fan and medal :)

anonymous · Answer

thanks

jademc01 · Answer

A is not correct. Elliptical pronouns are not the same as regular pronouns, and it's not as easy as what seems to make sense. The answer is HE. 

Here is an example: 

Many comparisons are elliptical; they leave words out.
She liked the movie more than he. (The words more than he liked the movie complete this elliptical comparison.)
Notice how a change in pronouns will completely change the meaning of the sentence.
She liked the movie more than him. (The words more than she liked him complete this comparison.)