Pronoun References | Quick Homework Help

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Question 1

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Everyone should get eight hours of sleep per night to protect (his or her, their) health

his or her

their

Question 2

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The group of students stayed close to (its, their) teacher.

its

their

Question 3

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Either the David or Mark will give (his, their) trophy to the young child.

his

their

Question 4

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Both daycares and private schools receive (its, their) subsidies from private donors.

its

their

Question 5

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By going to college, a person gives (himself or herself, themselves) a better chance at a solid career.

himself or herself

themselves

Question 6

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The United States, along with many other countries, is donating (its, their) finances to help the earthquake devastated nation.

its

their

Question 7

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If anyone wants to discuss the current events topic, (he or she, they) should stay after class.

he or she

they

Question 8

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Both schools and libraries received additional training for (its, their) upcoming political gatherings.

its

their

Question 9

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The crate of apples was dropped on (its, their) way to the truck.

its

their

Question 10

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Sean or Curt will give (his, their) speech after lunch.

his

their

Question 11

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Neither Margaret nor Sherry said (she, they) would help me study for the test.

she

they

Question 12

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Every child wants to impress (his or her, their) older siblings.

his or her

their

Question 12

If any confusion over pronoun reference exists, rewrite the sentence to eliminate the confusion. If none exists, write “correct.”

Take the dish out of the cupboard and wash it

After Don gave Michael the script, he spilled coffee on it.

Since my neighbors like burritos, I often serve them at block parties.

Whenever Jill plays tennis with Kelly, she always wins.

Dave took the book out of the bookcase and destroyed it.

When Cliff speaks at seminars, he inspires many people.

When the truck pulled up to the gas station, it was empty.

Karen said she would take the curtains off the windows and then wash them.