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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

pronoun reference - tricky problem..

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00Because 01b01u00it02u00 02b00recommended to not sponsor Michael's show, NBC's board of directors unanimously voted for another show.02br
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00Here what's the correct pronoun - IT or THEY - to use ? So the BOARD recommended or DIRECTORS recommended ??02br
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00I came across an example in Kaplan's GMAT book where they are recommend IT .. But wasn't really convinced with their 02br
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0I think it is one of those cases where you could use either. 0-

  • 0I think it is one of those cases where you could use either.
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0I think it is one of those cases where you could use either. They referring to the directors, or it, referring to the board.02br
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00Personally I would use 'it' as the individuals in the board are working together as one entity.0-

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