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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Proper grammar

Which sentence is correct:

Everyone enjoyed their food.

Or 

Everyone enjoyed his or her food.
  

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Hi, Which sentence is correct: Both are considered OK. Everyone enjoyed their food. This is what is most commonly said.

— Clive

  • Hi, Which sentence is correct: Both are considered OK.
  • Everyone enjoyed their food.
  • This is what is most commonly said.
  • The use of 'their' is well-established.
  • Or Everyone enjoyed his or her food.
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Hi,

Which sentence is correct: Both are considered OK.

Everyone enjoyed their food. This is what is most commonly said. The use of 'their' is well-established.

Or

Everyone enjoyed his or her food. This sounds rather cumbersome.



Clive
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