Technical Writing20825 marksGrammar and pronoun usage
Answer following the questions as instructed: a. Identify the error: Everyone must submit their form before noon. b. Choose the correct pronoun: This is the engineer (who/whom) I mentioned. c. Correct the misplaced modifier: She almost revised all the proposals. d. Identify the vague pronoun: When t
Answer following the questions as instructed: a. Identify the error: Everyone must submit their form before noon. b. Choose the correct pronoun: This is the engineer (who/whom) I mentioned. c. Correct the misplaced modifier: She almost revised all the proposals. d. Identify the vague pronoun: When the assistant emailed the manager, she was confused. e. Replace the inappropriate pronoun: One should always check their facts carefully. [5]
Error: Pronoun-antecedent disagreement. Explanation: "Everyone" is a singular indefinite pronoun, but it is paired with the plural pronoun "their." Correction: "Everyone must submit his or her form before noon." OR "Everyone must submit their form before noon." (acceptable in modern usage) --- Co...