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What is the incorrect pronoun in this sentence

My dog chased their tail.

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their is the incorrect answer
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Answer:

The incorrect pronoun in this sentence is their.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this case, the function of their word is like a possessive adjective.

While it is not a pronoun, it is similar to a possessive pronoun.

The correct way to write the sentence would be: My dog chased its tail.

Unlike a pronoun, instead of replacing a noun, the possessive adjective functions as an adjective, and is placed before the noun it will modify.

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