Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Instructions: Correct the sentences below for pronoun-antecedent agreement. For example:

Incorrect: When an employee calls in sick, they should give a reason.
Corrected: When employees call in sick, they should give a reason.

1. A supervisor should give their employees adequate time to respond to mess.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
Supervisors should give their employees adequate time to respond to messages.

2. When a teller does not relate well to their customers, they need more training.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
When tellers do not relate well to their customers, they need more training.

3. A mail carrier goes beyond her job description when they arrange for their clients' mail to be forwarded.

Your Answer:

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Mail carriers go beyond their job descriptions when they arrange for their clients' mail to be forwarded.

4. When a pilot says their work is challenging, believe them.

Your Answer:

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When pilots say their work is challenging, believe them.

5. If a student turns their work in late, he or she should inquire about possible repercussions.

Your Answer:

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If students turn their work in late, they should inquire about possible repercussions.

6. If a patient asks for more medicine, you must tell them to check with their doctor.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence
If patients ask for more medicine, you must tell them to check with their doctor.