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Happy Face Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Using it or their for a person

Hi...

Usually when I write the word person in my essay, I use both he/she. For example, If a person write his/her homework... etc

Can I use it or their instead of he/she for person "single"

Thank you...
  

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No, it isn't used to refer to a person except in some idiomatic contexts. " Some people use it to refer to a baby, but a baby's parents wouldn't do that. CB

— Cool Breeze

  • No, it isn't used to refer to a person except in some idiomatic contexts.
  • " Some people use it to refer to a baby, but a baby's parents wouldn't do that.
  • CB
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No, it isn't used to refer to a person except in some idiomatic contexts. For example, if someone knocks on your door, you may ask: "Who is it?" Some people use it to refer to a baby, but a baby's parents wouldn't do that.

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Happy FaceCan I use it or their instead of he/she for person "single"
In most contexts you can use "their." For a very detailed article with lots of examples see the article on the subject.
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Cool BreezeNo, it isn't used to refer to a person except in some idiomatic contexts. For example, if someone knocks on your door, you may ask: "Who is it?" Some people use it to refer to a baby, but a baby's parents wouldn't do that.

CB


I see

sp I will keep using he/she, this is better than using it and mistaking
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RayH In most contexts you can use "their." For a very detailed article with lots of examples see the http://books.google.com/books?id=2yJusP0vrdgC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Merriam-Webster%27s+Dictionary+of+En
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