Asked by Peter Mansfield on Jun 18, 2024
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Choose the correct words to insert in each of the following sentences. Then select the letter of the correct response. ____ on the sales staff must have ____ presentation ready by Friday.
A) Everyone, their
B) Everyone, his or her
C) Everyone, your
Presentation Ready
Prepared and formatted for display or performance in front of an audience.
- Properly apply the guidelines governing pronoun-antecedent compatibility.
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Tiffany LenoirJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Using "their" in this context is grammatically incorrect, as it is a plural pronoun that does not agree with the singular noun "everyone." "Your" is also incorrect, as it suggests that the presentation will belong to the sales staff individually, rather than collectively. Therefore, "his or her" is the correct choice that agrees with the singular "everyone" and avoids gender bias.
Learning Objectives
- Properly apply the guidelines governing pronoun-antecedent compatibility.