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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
their/its
What is correct:
a) Everyone is to take their seats?
or
b) Everyone is to take its seats?
a) Everyone is to take their seats?
or
b) Everyone is to take its seats?
Top answer
Certainly, you should not use "its" for people. "
- Certainly, you should not use "its" for people.
- "
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Certainly, you should not use "its" for people.
You will hear "Everyone is to take their seats," although strictly speaking, it should probably be "everyone is to take his or her seat."
You will hear "Everyone is to take their seats," although strictly speaking, it should probably be "everyone is to take his or her seat."
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