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What is the best correction for the inappropriate pronoun shift in this
passage?
When students hear the second bell ring, he or she knows they should
be in class. If they are late, teachers ask to see their hall passes,
A. Change "they are" to "one is."
B. Change "he or she knows" to "it is known."
C. Change "they are" to "he or she is."
D. Change "he or she knows" to "they know."

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D. change "he or she knows" to "they know"
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Answer:

D. Change "he or she knows" to "they know."

Step-by-step explanation:

"students" is plural therefore a plural pronoun should reflect it.

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