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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Which pronoun?

Hello,

Which pronoun is right here - my or his? Example: I am an engineer trying to make my/his way to the top.

Thanks,
  

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Interesting question. Grammatically, both work, but 'his' sounds more remote, less honest and forthright, than 'my'.

— Mister Micawber

  • Interesting question.
  • Grammatically, both work, but 'his' sounds more remote, less honest and forthright, than 'my'.
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Interesting question. Grammatically, both work, but 'his' sounds more remote, less honest and forthright, than 'my'.
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Hi Anon;
You can use either one.
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Thank you, MM and AS!
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