Can you check these and let me if reason correct also?

Choose the correct prounoun.

1. Each of the suspects had (his, their) own alibi.
Ans: his (because each is singular)

2. Jeff and Isabel planned (his and her, their) wedding.
Ans: their (because subject is plural)

3. Did Jones or Smith announce (his, their) intent to run for president?
Ans: his (because Jones/Smith separated by or and treated as single)

4. Neither the nails nor the hammer was returned to (its, their) proper place.
Ans: its (because hammer is closer and its single)

5. Everyone turned in (his or her, their) drama reviews in advance of the due date.
Ans: his or her (because subject is singular)

3 answers

All are correct. Nice job!

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