Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Examples with Answers for Beginners to Digital SAT Preparation

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Examples with Answers can help you quickly understand how pronouns should match the nouns they refer to. In this guide, you’ll see what the rules are, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to get the right answers on SAT-style grammar questions.

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There are two section in this article:

  1. Practice questions section
  2. SAT level practice questions

What is Pronoun Antecedent Agreement?

Pronoun antecedent agreement requires a pronoun and antecedent to agree in person and number

  1. Incorrect: The apples are on the table, and it looks fresh.
  2. Correct: The apples are on the table, and they look fresh.

Explanation:

  • In both of these sentences, the pronouns refers to the noun “apples”.
  • Since “apples” is a plural noun, it needs to be paired with the plural pronoun “they” not “it”.

SAT Grammar Tips

In SAT pronoun-antecedent (number) agreement is when one choice uses a singular pronoun (like “it”) while another choice uses a plural pronoun (like “they”), and the pronoun refers to a noun contained in the choices.

There are also gender and person agreement which are not as common in questions but these may use he/she/it or my/she/hers for example in the options.

  • find the antecedent 
  • is it singular or plural?
  • match the pronoun

Example:

  • find the antecedent – the apples
  • is it singular or plural? – plural
  • match the pronoun – they
  • In the SAT there will be a blank, plug in the choices to see what you think is the answer.
  • Still no, try the antecedent in the blank, then think which option seems the best.
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LESSON 2

Digital SAT Grammar

9 steps to go from beginner to understanding the digital SAT questions, improving your knowledge, skills and ability to do your best in the SAT text.

The first lesson focused on the SAT reading area of textual and quantitative evidence. The second lesson introduces our lessons on SAT grammar with subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Grammar Agreement –  Subject Verb & Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

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The types of questions in the digital sat test for pronoun agreement are in this article: Digital SAT Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Examples: Types of Questions

Practice Questions Section

Practice questions for the DSAT Digital SAT Grammar area of pronoun antecedent agreement.

There are four levels that are designed to be different and hopefully increasing in difficulty. As the questions were originally created the amended to suit ESL students, please let us know if there are any improvements that you can suggest. Thank you.

Level 1 Questions

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Practice Questions

1. The team celebrated _____ victory with a party.
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) there

2. Each student must bring _____ own lunch to the field trip.
a) their
b) his or her
c) its
d) they’re

3. The dog chased _____ tail in circles.
a) it’s
b) its
c) their
d) his

4. Neither of the sisters wanted to admit _____ mistake.
a) her
b) their
c) its
d) there

5. The company announced _____ new policy to all employees.
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) his

6. Everyone should do _____ best to arrive on time.
a) their
b) his or her
c) its
d) they’re

7. The cat licked _____ paws clean after eating.
a) its
b) it’s
c) their
d) his

8. The group of friends decided to cancel _____ trip due to bad weather.
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) there

9. Each of the players must wear _____ uniform to the game.
a) their
b) his or her
c) its
d) they’re

10. The committee will present _____ findings at the next meeting.
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) his

Level 2 Questions

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Practice Questions

1. The team celebrated their victory, but the coach reminded them that they still had more games to win before they could claim the championship. Which underlined pronoun, if any, is incorrect?

  • a) their
  • b) them
  • c) they
  • d) No error

2. Each of the students must bring _____ own laboratory equipment to the science fair. Which is the best replacement for the underlined pronoun?

  • a) his or her
  • b) its
  • c) one’s
  • d) No change

3. Neither the principal nor the teachers were willing to change _____ stance on the new policy. Is the underlined pronoun correct?

  • a) Yes, it is correct
  • b) No, it should be “his or her”
  • c) No, it should be “his”
  • d) No, it should be “its”

4. The jury reached _____ verdict after deliberating for hours. Which is the best replacement for the underlined pronoun?

  • a) its
  • b) his or her
  • c) No change
  • d) it’s

5. Everyone in the class did _____ best on the final exam. Is the underlined pronoun usage acceptable in modern English?

  • a) Yes, it is acceptable
  • b) No, it should always be “his or her”
  • c) No, it should be “one’s”
  • d) No, it should be “its”

6. The flock of geese flew south for the winter, following _____ instincts. Is the underlined pronoun correct?

  • a) Yes, it is correct
  • b) No, it should be “their”
  • c) No, it should be “it’s”
  • d) No, it should be “his”

7. Either John or his sisters will bring _____ famous apple pie to the potluck. Which is the best replacement for the underlined pronoun?

  • a) his or her
  • b) its
  • c) No change
  • d) his

8. The committee members disagreed among themselves about the best course of action. Is the underlined pronoun correct?

  • a) Yes, it is correct
  • b) No, it should be “itself”
  • c) No, it should be “himself or herself”
  • d) No, it should be “oneself”

9. Anyone who wants to join the club must submit _____ application by Friday. Which is the best replacement for the underlined pronoun?

  • a) his or her
  • b) its
  • c) one’s
  • d) No change

10. The orchestra played _____ best performance yet, leaving the audience in awe. Is the underlined pronoun correct?

  • a) Yes, it is correct
  • b) No, it should be “their”
  • c) No, it should be “it’s”
  • d) No, it should be “his or her”

Level 3 Questions

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Practice Questions

1. The committee members disagreed among ________ about the proposed changes.
itself
themselves
oneself
himself

2. Neither of the candidates believes ________ has a chance of winning the election.
he or she
they
it
them

3. The jury reached ________ verdict after lengthy deliberations.
its
their
it’s
theirs

4. Each of the students must submit ________ assignment by the deadline.
their
his or her
its
them

5. The flock of geese made ________ way across the sky in a V-formation.
its
their
it’s
theirs

6. Everyone in the office should bring ________ own lunch to the company picnic.
their
his or her
its
one’s

7. The team celebrated ________ victory by throwing a party.
its
their
it’s
his

8. Either John or his sisters will lend ________ car for the trip.
his
her
their
its

9. The class voted to donate ________ fundraising money to the local animal shelter.
its
their
it’s
his or her

10. Nobody should feel that ________ opinion doesn’t matter in this discussion.
their
his or her
its
one’s

Level 4 Questions

Choose the best answer for each question.

1. The committee members debated among themselves about the best course of action, but they couldn’t reach a consensus because each had their own opinion on the matter.

Which pronoun is incorrectly used in the sentence above?
a) themself
b) they
c) their
d) No error

2. Neither the CEO nor her assistants were willing to take responsibility for the failed project, despite _____ having been directly involved in its planning and execution.

Which pronoun best completes the sentence?
a) she
b) them
c) their
d) it

3. The university prides itself on _____ diverse student body, with individuals from over 100 countries represented on campus.

Which possessive pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
a) its
b) it’s
c) their
d) there

4. The archeological team was excited about their discovery, but _____ knew that further analysis would be required to confirm the artifact’s origin and significance.

Which pronoun best maintains agreement with the singular subject “team” while acknowledging the plural nature of its members?
a) it
b) they
c) he or she
d) one

5. Every student in the advanced physics class is required to submit _____ research proposal by the end of the semester.

Which possessive pronoun is most appropriate in formal academic writing?
a) their
b) his or her
c) its
d) one’s

6. The flock of geese flew overhead, _____ honking echoing across the evening sky.

Which possessive pronoun correctly agrees with the collective noun “flock”?
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) theirs

7. The jury reached _____ verdict after deliberating for three days, surprising both the prosecution and the defense with the speed of their decision.

Which possessive pronoun best completes the sentence?
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) theirs

8. Each of the paintings in the exhibit was remarkable in _____ own way, showcasing the artist’s versatility and mastery of different styles.

Which possessive pronoun correctly agrees with the distributive pronoun “each”?
a) its
b) their
c) it’s
d) his or her

9. The data collected from the experiment _____ inconclusive, requiring the research team to revise their methodology and conduct additional trials.

Which verb form best completes the sentence, considering “data” as a plural noun?

a) was
b) were
c) are
d) is

10. Despite the company’s best efforts to maintain secrecy, someone from within the organization had leaked confidential information to the press, and now management was determined to find out who _____ was.

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
a) they
b) he or she
c) it
d) that

Solutions

Level 1

  1. a) its Simple pronoun agreement with a singular collective noun.
  2. b) his or her  Requires understanding of singular pronouns in a distributive context.
  3. b) its Basic pronoun for a singular non-human subject.
  4. a) her Simple pronoun agreement with a singular antecedent in a negative context.
  5. a) its Basic pronoun for a singular entity.
  6. b) his or her Requires understanding of singular pronouns in a general context.
  7. a) its Simple pronoun for a singular non-human subject.
  8. b) their Requires understanding of plural pronoun for a collective noun.
  9. b) his or her Requires understanding of singular pronouns in a distributive context.
  10. b) their Pronoun agreement with a plural collective noun.

Level 2

  1. b
  2. c
  3. d
  4. a
  5. a
  6. b
  7. a
  8. a
  9. c
  10. a
  1. Identifying correct pronoun usage in a complex sentence.
  2. Replaces the plural pronoun “their” with a singular form
  3. Testing agreement with a compound subject.
  4. Requires understanding of collective nouns and their pronouns.
  5. Acceptable use of “their” for indefinite pronoun “everyone.”
  6. Understanding of pronouns for collective nouns.
  7. Correct pronoun choice in a compound subject context.
  8. Agreement with plural subjects in a complex context.
  9. Replaces plural pronoun with singular form for more formal contexts.
  10. Pronoun agreement with a collective noun.

Level 3

  1. themselves
  2. he or she
  3. its
  4. his or her
  5. their
  6. his or her
  7. their
  8. their
  9. their
  10. his or her
  1. themselves. Testing reflexive pronoun in a plural context.
  2. he or she. Testing pronoun agreement with singular antecedent in a negative construction.
  3. its. Singular pronoun for collective noun in formal context.
  4. his or her. Singular pronoun agreement with distributive pronoun “each.”
  5. their. Plural pronoun for collective noun in a descriptive context.
  6. his or her. Singular pronoun for indefinite pronoun “everyone” in a formal context.
  7. its. Singular pronoun for collective noun.
  8. their. Plural pronoun for a compound subject.
  9. their. Plural pronoun for a collective noun in a specific context.
  10. his or her. Singular pronoun for indefinite pronoun “nobody.”

Level 4

  1. d
  2. c
  3. a
  4. a
  5. b
  6. a
  7. a
  8. a
  9. b
  10. b
  1. d) themselves Complex sentence structure with multiple pronoun agreements.
  2. c) their Requires understanding of compound subjects and nuanced pronoun agreement.
  3. a) its Possessive pronoun for singular entity with complex noun phrase.
  4. a) it Singular pronoun for collective noun with plural members.
  5. b) one’s Requires nuanced understanding of singular pronouns in academic contexts.
  6. a) their Plural pronoun for collective noun in descriptive context.
  7. a) its Singular pronoun for collective noun with detailed context.
  8. a) its Singular pronoun for distributive pronoun “each” in descriptive context.
  9. b) were Requires understanding of plural noun “data”.
  10. b) he or she Complex pronoun usage in context of an unidentified subject.

Section 2: SAT Level practice questions

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement- Level 1

one book- it, two books – they

  • The book is on the table. It is open.
  • The book is often used. It is interesting.
  • Two books are stacked neatly on the shelf. They are very tidy.
  • In the library, two books are borrowed regularly. They are popular.

Exercise 1.1 : singular or plural?

  1. The students finished their tests. _______ are ready to leave. she or they
  2. A dog barked loudly. _______  scared the neighbors. it or they
  3. The flowers are blooming. _______  look beautiful. it or they
  4. My sister has a new phone. _______  is very shiny. it or they
  5. The children played outside all day. _______ had a great time. he or they
  6. The team won the championship. _______ celebrated their victory. it or they

Exercise 1.2: singular or plural?

  1. The cake / cakes on the table look delicious. It is homemade.
  2. The dog / dogs in the park wore a colorful collar. It seemed happy.
  3. The computer / computers in the lab are new. They are fast.
  4. My brother / brothers visited me last weekend. He brought gifts.
  5. The painting / paintings on the wall are beautiful. They were painted by a local artist.
  6. The student / students in the class completed their homework. They handed it in on time.

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement - Level 2 (1)

In these sentences, the antecedent is singular as it is treated as one 

  • antecedents  = student, manager, book, each student, child, doctor
  • pronouns = she, he, it, he or she, he, she
  1. The student in the room raised her hand when asked a question. She was eager to participate.
  2. The manager reviewed their reports before the meeting. He discussed their findings.
  3. The book that is on the table is very interesting. It discusses various scientific theories. It provides a comprehensive overview.
  4. Each student who completed their assignment early received extra credit. He or she was rewarded for the effort.
  5. The child who won the race was excited. He could not stop smiling.
  6. The doctor who treated the patient was experienced. She provided excellent care.

In these sentences, the antecedent is plural

  • antecedents  = team of scientists, committee, all the students, authors, athletes, employees
  • pronouns = they
  1. The team of scientists presented their findings at the conference; it was well-received by the audience. They were applauded for their work.
  2. The committee has made their decision; they will announce it tomorrow. They have reached a conclusion.
  3. All the students submitted their assignments on time. They were diligent with their work.
  4. The authors who wrote the novels won awards. They were celebrated at the ceremony.
  5. The athletes who competed in the tournament showed determination. They impressed the judges.
  6. The employees who attended the training session received certificates. They felt proud of their achievement.

Exercise 2.1: 

  1. The team of scientists diligently worked on ______ research projects. their or her
  2. The committee that oversees the project will be meeting next week. ______ has an important decision to make. they or it
  3. Each of the books covers a different aspect of history. Readers often appreciate ______ detailed analysis. its or their
  4. The herd of elephants grazes peacefully. They enjoy the tranquility of ____ habitat. its or their
  5. The group of friends go to a new restaurant every weekend. Last week, ______ favourite was the new Italian place. its or their
  6. The collection of rare coins displayed at the museum is very impressive. Visitors admire ______ unique designs and historical significance. its or their

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement - Level 2 (2)

Pronoun agreement refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number, gender, and person. Here are the key aspects of pronoun agreement:

  1. Number Agreement: A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number (singular or plural). For example:
  •   Singular: The student lost her book.
  •   Plural: The students lost their books.
  1. Gender Agreement: A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in gender (male, female, or neutral). For example:
  •    Male: The boy forgot his backpack.
  •    Feminine: The girl forgot her backpack.
  •    Neutral: “The child forgot their backpack.” (Note: “their” is often used as a singular pronoun to avoid specifying gender.)
  1. Person Agreement: A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person (first person, second person, or third person). For example:
  •  First person: “I lost my keys.
  •  Second person: You lost your keys.
  •  Third person: She lost her keys.

Examples

  1. The teacher asked each student to bring their notebook to class.
  2. If a player wants to improve, he must practice every day.
  3. Maria loves her new bike because it is fast and sleek.
  4. When the kids finished their homework, they went outside to play.
  5. The committee reached its decision after much deliberation.
  6. Every member of the team wore their uniform proudly during the game.
  7. I left my umbrella at the office yesterday.
  8. If anyone finds the missing book, please return it to the library.
  9. Your friends are waiting for you at the park.
  10. John took his jacket off because it was too warm.

Exercises 2.2

  1. Despite the complexity of the experiment, each student meticulously recorded his/her/their observations in a detailed report.
  2. If an athlete desires to excel in their sport, he or she/they must adhere to a strict training regimen and diet.
  3. Isabella was thrilled to showcase her artwork at the gallery, knowing that it/they represented months of dedication.
  4. After completing their group project, the children eagerly presented its/their findings to the class, confident in their research.
  5. The jury reached its/theirs unanimous verdict after hours of careful deliberation and review of the evidence.
  6. Every participant in the marathon wore his/their race number with pride, each determined to finish the course.
  7. I inadvertently left my laptop at the conference, realizing only when I needed to prepare my/his presentation.
  8. Should anyone come across the missing manuscript, please ensure that it/they is returned to the editor’s desk immediately.
  9. Your colleagues have been waiting for you to join the meeting so that she/they can begin the important discussion.
  10. David adjusted his tie nervously before the interview, hoping his/its preparation would pay off in securing the job.

Exercises 2.3

1. The board of directors disagrees on the company’s new direction. ______ will meet again next week to resolve the issue.

  • a) It
  • b) They
  • c) He
  • d) She

2. Neither the teachers nor the principal ______ happy with the budget cuts.

  • a) is
  • b) are
  • c) were
  • d) was

3. The flock of birds suddenly changed ______ course, veering sharply to the east.

  • a) its
  • b) their
  • c) it’s
  • d) his

4. Each of the contestants must present ______ project to the judges within five minutes.

  • a) their
  • b) his or her
  • c) its
  • d) they’re

5. The jury listened attentively to the evidence before ______ reached a verdict.

  • a) it
  • b) they
  • c) he
  • d) she

6. The class was divided in ______ opinion about the new grading system.

  • a) its
  • b) their
  • c) it’s
  • d) his

7. Everyone in the apartment complex must pay ______ rent by the first of the month.

  • a) their
  • b) his or her
  • c) its
  • d) they’re

8. The group of tourists, excited by the sights, forgot ______ was supposed to meet the guide at noon.

  • a) it
  • b) they
  • c) he
  • d) she

9. Either the manager or the employees ______ responsible for the project’s success.

  • a) is
  • b) are
  • c) were
  • d) was

10. The orchestra, led by its new conductor, impressed the audience with ______ flawless performance.

  • a) its
  • b) their
  • c) it’s
  • d) his

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement - Level 3

Examples

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? Choose 1 answer:

When a fire burns red or green or blue, the color of its flames ______ the chemical composition of the combustible material.

  • A indicate
  • B indicates
  • C have indicated
  • D are indicating

A Neapolitan pizza made with San Marzano tomatoes ______ considered more traditional than one made with any other type of tomatoes.

  • A are
  • B have been
  • C is
  • D were

The sum of money one donates to registered nonprofit organizations ______ a deduction that can be made from one’s taxable income.

  • A represent
  • B represents
  • C have represented
  • D are representing

Called embouchure, the shape of a skilled trumpet player’s lips ______ for playing a wide range of notes with clear tone and without muscle strain.

  • A allows
  • B are allowing
  • C allow
  • D have allowed

Examples are edited from Khan Academy

Exercises 3 (1)

1.1 In an effort to reduce water evaporation in the Los Angeles reservoir, 96 million “shade balls” were dropped into the water. We are proven to reduce evaporation by 85-90 percent.

  • A No Change
  • B they are
  • C it is
  • D he is

1.2 When tourists visit the Las Vegas Strip, you will find Paris, Venice, pirates and a volcano—all within a four-mile stretch!

  • A No Change
  • B yours
  • C we
  • D they

1.3 When we won the lottery, we didn’t expect that dozens of long lost relatives would show up on our doorstep.

  • A No Change
  • B their
  • C one’s
  • D its

1.4 Apple, a technology company known for creating innovative gadgets and software, launched myself into the streaming wars with Apple TV+.

  • A No Change
  • B themselves
  • C itself
  • D himself

1.5 As the children sang along to the old songs of The Sound of Music, they began to feel happy.

  • A No Change
  • B she
  • C you
  • D it

Exercises 3 (2)

2.1 Woolly rhinos once made its home in places as diverse as Scotland and South Korea.

  • A No Change
  • B his
  • C our
  • D their

2.2 Because frog eggs have no shell, yet must be kept hydrated to ensure proper development, external moisture is imperative for its development.

  • A No Change
  • B his
  • C their
  • D own

2.3 Although the black-tailed jackrabbit and the antelope jackrabbit appear nearly identical, tiny differences in ear size, fur coloring, and speed mark them as separate species.

  • A No Change
  • B it
  • C us
  • D this

2.4 The Phantom of the Opera holds the record for longest running Broadway show. Since its premiere in 1988, they have been staged nearly 11,500 times.

  • A No Change
  • B one has
  • C he has
  • D it has

2.5 Though kangaroos seem docile, males can be fiercely competitive when he searches for mates.

  • A No Change
  • B it searches
  • C they search
  • D she searches

Exercises 3 (3)

Starfish are, remarkably, able to clone itself by literally tearing off a limb; that limb then undergoes its own process of rapid cell regeneration.

  • A No Change
  • B himself
  • C themselves
  • D oneself

People with rich imaginations tend to be talented architects because she can visualize how to manipulate spaces.

  • A No Change
  • B one
  • C they
  • D you

Unlike cows in pastures, when salmon are penned into breeding pools, he tries to escape

  • A No Change
  • B they try
  • C it tries
  • D she tries

Although robots will one day help with household chores, it will never completely replace human cleaners.

  • A No Change
  • B they
  • C he
  • D you

China’s Great Green Wall is the government’s full-fledged attempt to intentionally increase forest cover through tree planting projects, but scientists have yet to determine its effectiveness.

  • A No Change
  • B their
  • C this
  • D that

Exercises edited from Khan Academy

Completely new exercises: DSAT Practice Questions for SAT Grammar Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

Section 2 Solutions

Exercise 1.1:

  1. they
  2. it
  3. they
  4. it
  5. they
  6. it

Exercise 1.2:

  1. The cake on the table looks delicious. It is homemade.
  2. The dog in the park wore a colorful collar. It seemed happy.
  3. The computers in the lab are new. They are fast.
  4. My brother visited me last weekend. He brought gifts.
  5. The paintings on the wall are beautiful. They were painted by a local artist.
  6. The students in the class completed their homework. They handed it in on time.

Exercise 2.1:

  1. their
  2. it
  3. its
  4. their
  5. their
  6. its

Exercise 2.2:

  1. their
  2. they
  3. it
  4. their
  5. its
  6. their
  7. my
  8. it
  9. they
  10. his

Exercise 2.3

  1. b) They
  2. b) are
  3. a) its
  4. b) his or her
  5. b) they
  6. b) their
  7. a) their
  8. b) they
  9. b) are
  10. a) its

Exercise 3 (1): 1.1 B (they are) 1.2 D (they) 1.3 A (No Change) 1.4 C (itself) 1.5 A (No Change)

Exercise 3 (2): 2.1 D (their) 2.2 C (their) 2.3 A (No Change) 2.4 D (it has) 2.5 C (they search)

Exercise 3 (3):

  1. C (themselves)
  2. C (they)
  3. B (they try)
  4. B (they)
  5. A (No Change)

FAQ: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement with Examples and Answers

What is a pronoun-antecedent agreement with examples?
Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must match the noun that the pronoun refers to (the antecedent) in number, gender, and person.
Example: “The teacher explained her rules.” – Here, “her” is a personal pronoun that agrees with the singular noun “teacher” in number and gender.

What is an example of a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?
Incorrect: “Everyone must bring their notebook.”
This is a pronoun-antecedent agreement error because “everyone” is always singular, but “their” is plural.
Correct: “Everyone must bring his or her notebook.” (or “their notebook” in informal or gender-neutral usage).

Which of the following is an example of pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Correct: “The dog chased its tail.”
Here, the pronoun “its” agrees in number and gender with the singular noun “dog.”

What is Rule #1 for pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Rule #1: A singular noun requires a singular pronoun. Likewise, a plural noun must be followed by a plural pronoun.
Example: “A student should always check his or her work.”

Helpful Tips and Key Terms for SAT Pronoun Agreement

To succeed on SAT grammar practice tests, you need to understand how a pronoun agrees with its antecedent and why certain agreement rules exist. These terms often appear in writing center guidelines and classroom instruction.

  • A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase.
  • The antecedent for the pronoun can appear before or after it.
  • Some antecedents are singular indefinite pronouns (e.g., anyone, everyone) and are always singular.
  • When using collective nouns or nouns with a prepositional phrase, use the form of the main noun:
  • “Each of the boys brought his lunch.” (Not their lunch)
  • Some pronouns may be gender neutral, especially when the gender is unknown.
  • With compound antecedents joined by or or nor, the pronoun matches the noun closer to the pronoun:
  • “Neither the coach nor the players brought their gear.”
  • Pronouns must agree in number, but some pronouns can be either singular or plural depending on usage (e.g., all, some).

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