Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
Easy ACT item. Correct choice: C. Each of the students has submitted his or her assignment..
- A. Each of the students has submitted their assignment.
Why not A: “Each of the students has submitted their assignment.” is not Each of the students has submitted his or her assignment..
- B. Each of the students have submitted their assignment.
Why not B: “Each of the students have submitted their assignment.” is not Each of the students has submitted his or her assignment..
- C. Each of the students has submitted his or her assignment. ✓
- D. Each of the student has submitted their assignment.
Why not D: “Each of the student has submitted their assignment.” is not Each of the students has submitted his or her assignment..
Correct answer
C. Each of the students has submitted his or her assignment.
Explanation
'Each' is singular, so the pronoun should agree in number: 'his or her,' not the informal plural 'their.' This follows strict grammatical agreement rules tested on the ACT English section.
Source: Original practice question, MCQsHub
Tags: English, grammar, American Exams, ACT
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