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Why is the pronoun their used in this sentence? (1 point) Responses The pronoun their is used to show gender neutrality. The pronoun their is used to show gender neutrality. The referent in the sentence is plural. The referent in the sentence is plural. The antecedent is both dad and sisters, which makes it plural. The antecedent is both dad and sisters , which makes it plural. The antecedent closest to the pronoun their is plural.
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The pronoun "their" is often used in a sentence to show gender neutrality, but in this case, the most accurate response from the options provided is: **The antecedent is both dad and sisters, which makes it plural.**
This is because "dad" (singular) and "sisters" (plural) together create a mixed-gender reference, leading to the use of "their" to appropriately encompass both the single and plural entities in a gender-neutral way.
This is because "dad" (singular) and "sisters" (plural) together create a mixed-gender reference, leading to the use of "their" to appropriately encompass both the single and plural entities in a gender-neutral way.