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Each manager has the same job description, yet each has
developed an individual style.

Practice 18-2 Making Pronouns Agree

Correct the pronoun agreement errors in each sentence below. Use all

four of the solutions previously listed.

1. Both of the restaurant patrons had finished his coffee.

2. I do not agree with you, but everybody is entitled to their own

opinion.

3. Does everybody know what their schedule will be for next
month?

4. Nobody on the Titanic realized that the trip might be their last.

5. Neither of the prisoners had seen their children for months.

6. Each member of the audience took away their own special

memory of the singer’s performance.

7. If one of the librarians is not busy, maybe they can help you.

8. Everyone ate as if they were starving.

9. If someone finds my wallet, maybe they will turn it in.