Question
Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns
16a. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for their video library.
16b. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for his or her video library.
My answer is 16b
16a. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for their video library.
16b. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for his or her video library.
My answer is 16b
Answers
LC
This is similar to 13 or 14, I don't remember which number, but the one with the presenters and the notes. So, I would suggest 16 a.
Ms. Sue
The correct answer is b. The antecedent is ANYONE, so the pronoun must must also be singular.
LC
Sorry, I haven't done grammar in years! :)
Ms. Sue
You've been doing pretty well, though, LC. :-)