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Pronoun Agreement
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What pronouns are singular?
Pronoun Agreement
A pronoun must agree with the word for which the pronoun stands regarding number, gender, and person. This is easily one of the most common grammar errors.
Correct: Each writer can come by my office at his convenience.
Correct: Each writer can come by my office at his or her convenience.
Correct if the group is all female: Each writer can come by my office at her convenience.
NOT: Each writer can come by my office at their convenience.
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