EasyReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The author of the novel is a well-known writer of fantasy and science fiction. They are known for their imaginative worlds and their complex characters.
Which choice best corrects the underlined portion of the sentence? It is a common error to use a plural pronoun when referring to a singular noun.
A
They are known for their imaginative worlds and their complex characters.
B
He or she is known for their imaginative worlds and their complex characters.
C
He or she is known for his or her imaginative worlds and his or her complex characters.
D
He is known for his imaginative worlds and his complex characters.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The singular pronoun "he" correctly agrees in number with the singular noun "author." Choice B is incorrect because it mixes singular and plural pronouns. Choice C is incorrect because it is wordy and awkward. Choice A is incorrect because "they" is plural and doesn't agree with "author."
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