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QuizMultiple Choice

Introduction to Pronouns

Question 1 • TX-English II A-ACC RISD Quest

Read the sentence.No one could believe their luck when the owner of the restaurant offered free dessert to all.

Answer
A
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in number.
B
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in person.
C
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in case or number.
D
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in number or person.

Explanation

“No one” is singular, while “their” is traditionally treated as plural in this sentence, so they do not match in number. Both are third person, so person is not the problem. The correct choice is A, “The pronoun ‘their’ does not match its antecedent in number.”

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