Category: PronounAntecedent Agreement
- The family is going on its annual trip.
- The team are putting on their individual jerseys.
- The public have cast its vote in the election.
- The board of trustees issued its official statement.
- Each of the candidates has their own unique platform.
- Each of the candidates have their own unique platform.
- Each of the candidates has his or her unique platform.
- Both A and C are considered correct in modern usage.
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- The team celebrated its championship win.
- The orchestra received a standing ovation for its performance.
- The couple announced their wedding date.
- The jury gave their individual reasons for their votes.
- The audience showed its appreciation with a standing ovation.
- The audience showed their appreciation with a standing ovation.
- Both are correct depending on whether the audience is seen as a unit or as individuals.
- Neither is correct.
- The faculty is meeting in its conference room.
- The faculty are debating their personal opinions on the new policy.
- The family has their own unique traditions.
- The family has its own unique traditions.
- The jury has reached its verdict.
- The jury has reached their verdict.
- The jury have reached its verdict.
- The jury, as one body, reached their verdict.
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