TOEFL Test: Section 2 - Part A

LOS CURSOS DE INGLES GRATIS PREFERIDOS POR LOS HISPANOHABLANTES

 

SECTION 2: STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
 PART B: WRITTEN EXPRESSION

LESSON # 86

Agreement of subject and
possessive pronouns

REMEMBER:

In all patterns, there must be agreement of subject pronoun and possessive pronouns which refer to the subject.

Remember that the following possessive pronouns are singular:

her
his
its

 

Avoid using their instead of her, his, or its when referring to a singular subject pronoun.

Avoid using her instead of his unless referring specifically to a woman.

EXAMPLE:

Incorrect:

Each student should have their schedule signed by the department chairman.

Correct:

Each student should have his schedule signed by the department chairman.

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