Asked by Muhammad Hafiž on Jul 25, 2024
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Select the letter of the correct pronoun for the blank in each of the following sentences. The University Judiciary Board, composed of twelve undergraduate students, reached ____ decision on the date rape case.
A) their
B) its
C) his or her
University Judiciary Board
A governing body within a university responsible for adjudicating violations of campus policies, particularly those relating to student conduct and academic integrity.
Date Rape Case
A legal case involving the alleged assault of one individual by another in a social situation where they were potentially dating or could have dated.
- Gain proficiency in the agreement between pronouns and their antecedents.
- Acquire knowledge on the utilization of pronouns across various contexts by discerning the appropriate form.
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Eliannis RodriguezJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The University Judiciary Board is a singular entity, so the correct pronoun to use is "its." "Their" (A) and "his or her" (C) are both plural pronouns and would be incorrect in this context.
Learning Objectives
- Gain proficiency in the agreement between pronouns and their antecedents.
- Acquire knowledge on the utilization of pronouns across various contexts by discerning the appropriate form.