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Which of these sentences shows correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A. Everyone should be sure to apply its sunscreen before the hike.

B. Everyone should be sure to apply his or her sunscreen before the hike. C. Everyone should be sure to apply they're sunscreen before the hike.
D. Everyone should be sure to apply their sunscreen before the hike.

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Answer:

B. Everyone should be sure to apply his or her sunscreen before the hike.

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Which of these sentences shows correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A. Everyone should-example-1
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The answer is B. The word "everyone" is singular, not plural.
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