Language ArtsQuestion 30 of 120
Which revision fixes the pronoun-antecedent agreement error: 'Every student must bring their own calculator'?
a.Every student must bring they own calculator.
b.Every student must bring his or her own calculator.
c.Every students must bring their own calculator.
d.Every student must brought their own calculator.
Explanation
The singular antecedent 'every student' traditionally pairs with a singular pronoun, 'his or her.' The revision keeps subject and pronoun in agreement. The other options also introduce verb or pronoun errors.
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