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Pronouns: Making Pronouns and Antecedents Agree
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Instructions
The sentences below are incorrect because the plural pronouns (in bold) don't agree with their singular antecedents. In the space after each sentence, write the singular antecedent. Skip a couple of spaces and then write the correct singular pronoun/s, using the form described by in the parentheses. (B = both feminine and masculine; F = feminine, M = masculine).
Examples: A new employee cannot afford to be careless about their appearance. (B)
1. Your first step is to greet the customer in a friendly manner and ask them for any coupons or bottle returns. (B) |
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2. Many parents interrupt the child's vocalization by embracing them. (F) |
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3. The average student at this college cares too much about their grades. (M) |
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4. There are laws supporting the rights of a minor even though they may be handicapped. (B) |
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5. A person can take up to fifty milligrams of methadone, and the dosage won't have any effect on them. (B) |
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6. It's up to each indivdidual to decide what their primary values are. (F) |
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7. In the old days, a person never questioned what to do with their life. (M) |
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8. A student will have to take the time to study and do their homework alone. (M) |
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9. Not every young person has an open relationship with their parents. (M) |
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10. If a kid teases the teacher too often, they could get in trouble. (M) |
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