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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Help with what comes after each:

Which one is supposed to be correct?

Each person took his/its/their place

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This has been an argument for many centuries. org/wiki/Singular_they For practical purposes, however, you can use their. Even if it is considered politically incorrect by some, most people use it without even thinking.

— Elanguest

  • This has been an argument for many centuries.
  • org/wiki/Singular_they For practical purposes, however, you can use their.
  • Even if it is considered politically incorrect by some, most people use it without even thinking.
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This has been an argument for many centuries. Emotion: smile You may find this article interesting:
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AnonymousWhich one is supposed to be correct?Each person took his/its/their place
Both 'his' and 'their' are used, but never 'its'.

I'd say Everyone took their place in everyday conversation.

CJ
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AnonymousEach person took his/its/their place
You can use either his or their, but not its, which is for animals and inanimates.
ElanguestFor practical purposes, however, you can use their. Even if it is considered politically incorrect by some, most people use it without even thinking.
It’s generic h
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