Both the manager and the assistant submitted _______ resignations on the same day.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
their
B
his
C
her
D
its
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. This question tests pronoun-antecedent agreement with compound subjects.
- Context clues: "Both... and" joins two antecedents, making the antecedent plural.
- Meaning: Compound antecedents joined by "and" take plural pronouns.
- Verify: "Both the manager and the assistant submitted their resignations" uses plural pronoun correctly.
💡 Strategy: Compound antecedents joined by "and" require plural pronouns.
Choice B is incorrect because "his" is singular and gender-specific. Choice C is incorrect because "her" is singular and gender-specific. Choice D is incorrect because "its" refers to non-human entities.