Asked by Anonymous

Revise each sentence below to correct an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement. Underline the pronoun that you have substituted and its antecedent.

1. A police officer is highly trained to perform their duties.
2. Neither Caroline nor Jessica has decided whether they will become police officer.
3. Both Andrew and Matthew think he can become law enforcement officials.
4. Jim found out that to become a police officer you must be eighteen.
5. Each police agency has their own age and education.

My revises to these sentences are the following:
1. A POLICE OFFICER is highly trained to perform HIS duties.
2. Neither CAROLINE nor JESSICA has decided whether SHE will become a police officer.
3. Both ANDREW and MATTHEW think THEY can become law enforcement officials.
4. JIM found out that to become a police officer HE must be eighteen.
5. ?
Answered by Ms. Sue
1. HIS or HER

5. ITS
(agency is singular)

Answered by Anonymous
Are my answers correct?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes, your answers are correct.
Answered by Anonymous
Would my fifth question be "police agency" or "agency?"
Answered by Ms. Sue
In number 5, the antecedent is only "agency."

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