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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