Please help correct the pronoun choices so that they agree with the antecedents.
1. Each of the horses stood on (its, their) hind legs.
2. Neither Bob nor Kevin wore (his, their) old clothes.
3. Everybody did (his, their) best on the exam.
4. Didn't any of the girls return (her, their) books to the library?
5. All of the hikers put (his, their) boots on.
Answer (2)
1- each . . . its
2- Neither wore . . . his
3- Everybody . . . his
4- any . . her
The pronouns should be corrected to match their antecedents: 'its', 'his', 'his', 'her', and 'their', ensuring grammatical agreement. Each example illustrates how singular and plural references dictate pronoun choice. This practice enhances clarity and maintains grammatical accuracy.
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