Select the choice which features correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. A) Both of the boys had his shoes on. B) Both of the boys had its shoes on. C) Neither of the boys had his shoes on. D) Neither of the boys had their shoes on.

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Kadyn

2 April, 07:19

Select the choice which features correct pronoun-antecedent agreement. A) Both of the boys had his shoes on. B) Both of the boys had its shoes on. C) Neither of the boys had his shoes on. D) Neither of the boys had their shoes on.

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Caitlyn Calhoun · Answer 1

C). Neither of the boys had his shoes on.

Explanation:

The 'pronoun-antecedent agreement' says that the pronoun must agree with the antecedent in number and person. Therefore, the singular pronouns must carry a pronoun-antecedent and a singular pronoun employ a singular antecedent.

As per the question, the choice that correctly features a 'pronoun-antecedent agreement' would be option C as it appropriately employs singular pronoun 'his' with the singular antecedent 'neither' and therefore, exemplifies the agreement. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

Darian Malone · Answer 2

C) Neither of the boys had his shoes on.

The correct answer is Neither of the boys had his shoes on. This is the only answer in which the pronoun ("his") matches the antecedent ("Neither").