The Boy Scout leader announced a camping trip after everyone earns __________ merit badge.

Question

The Boy Scout leader announced a camping trip after everyone earns __________ merit badge.
A. his
	
B. his or her
	
C. their
	
D. there

C

laya · Accepted Answer

I think its c

Ms. Sue · Answer

C is not right. Since everyone is singular, a singular pronoun is used to refer to it.

Angela · Answer

so it is B

Ms. Sue · Answer

I thought the Boy Scouts were all boys.

Nicholas · Answer

Had a good laugh at that one Ms. Sue, Confirmed the answer is A.

Jonna Carter · Answer

Actually the boy scouts are NOT all boys. They weren't in 2016 and they still aren't in 2021. You need to update your pronouns to be inclusive and maybe actually participate in the things you're speaking on. Ignorance only teaches ignorance.