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Answer Key

Pronoun - Antecedent Agreement - Exercise 1

1. The correct answer is his or her.

During early rehearsals, an actor may forget (his or her, their) lines.

Refer to Pronoun-antecedent rule for singular nouns

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2. The correct answer is it.

The Washington team was opportunistic; (it, they) took advantage of every break .

Refer to Rule #5 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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3. The correct answer is his or her.

A person needs to see (his or her, their) dentist twice per year.

Refer to Pronoun-antecedent rule for singular nouns

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4. The correct answer is their.

The committee members put (its, their) signatures on the document.

Refer to Rule #5 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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5. The correct answer is she.

If any one of the sisters needs a ride, (she, they) can call me.

Refer to Rule #1 and Rule #2 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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6. The correct answer is he or she.

When someone has been drinking, (he or she, they) may drive poorly.

Refer to Rule #2 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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7. The correct answer is it.

If the board of directors controls the company, (it, they) may vote for a raise.

Refer to Rule #1 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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8. The correct answer is their.

Neither the pilot nor the attendants gave (his or her, their) opinion about the mishap.

Refer to Rule #4 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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9. The correct answer is its.

Each of these companies had (its, their) books audited.

Refer to Rule #1 and Rule #2 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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10. The correct answer is its.

Some of the china has lost (its, their) luster.

Refer to Rule #2 on the pronoun-antecedent agreement page.

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