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Stephany Rose Anajada Dacalos Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

somebody

a. Somebody has left their bag on the floor.
b. Somebody has left his bag on the floor.

Which sentence is correct?
  

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Stephany Rose Anajada Dacalos b. Somebody has left his bag on the floor. You could use this if the person in question is known by you and whoever you are telling, to be a male.

  • Stephany Rose Anajada Dacalos b.
  • Somebody has left his bag on the floor.
  • You could use this if the person in question is known by you and whoever you are telling, to be a male.
  • If their gender is unknown or unnecessary to mention, it would be better to use your first suggestion.
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Stephany Rose Anajada Dacalosb. Somebody has left his bag on the floor.
You could use this if the person in question is known by you and whoever you are telling, to be a male. If their gender is unknown or unnecessary to mention, it would be better to use your first suggestion.

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