Question

(iv) Select the sentence that models correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
(a) Everyone must carry their own bags at the airport.
(b) The woman finished his lunch.
(c) The football team celebrated its Victory.
(d) Every mother loves their child.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) is the correct answer

Answer 2

Correct one is: (a) Everyone must carry their own bags at the airport.

• A PRONOUN's gender, person (first, second, or third), and number (single or plural) must match that of its ANTECEDENT (masculine, feminine, or neuter).
• The term for which a pronoun stands or to which it refers back is represented by the antecedent, which is that which comes before.
• The rule is to employ a singular pronoun if the antecedent is made up of singular nouns or pronouns.
• We employ a plural pronoun if the noun or pronoun is plural.
• It is only the first sentence that complies with the rules of pronoun-antecedent agreement.
• Everyone refers to collective and gives an idea that this is plural.
• Therefore, the correct pronoun (their) is used for a plural representation.

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