Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

During early rehearsals, an actor may forget ... lines

• his or her

• their

The Washington team was opportunistic; ... took advantage of every break.

• it

• they

A person needs to see ... dentist twice a year

• their

• his or her

The committee members put ... signatures in the document.

• its

• their

If any one of the sisters needs a ride, ... can call me

• she

• they

When someone has been drinking, ... may drive poorly.

• he or she

• they

If the board of directors controls the company, ... may vote for a raise.

• it

• they

Neither the pilot nor the attendants gave ... opinion about the mishap.

• their

• his or her

Each of these companies had ... book audited.

• its

• their

Some of the china has lost ... luster.

• its

• their