English & Language UsageQuestion 116 of 120
Select the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.
a.Each student must bring their book.
b.Everyone lost their way.
c.Neither of the boys did their part.
d.Each nurse must complete her charting.
Explanation
The singular antecedent 'each nurse' agrees with the singular pronoun 'her.' The other sentences pair singular antecedents (each, everyone, neither) with the plural 'their.'
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