What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
A.
Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to their teacher no later than May 5.
B.
Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn him in to his or her teacher no later than May 5.
C.
Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to his or her teacher no later than May 5.
D.
Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to themselves' teacher no later than May 5.
1 answer
The best way to rewrite the sentence is:
A. Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to their teacher no later than May 5.
This option uses "their" as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun, which is widely accepted and makes the sentence clear and concise.
