BKimball wrote:
Nice work to everybody on this one. Quick addition:
Beware when you have a split between "its" and "their." The GMAT loves to test your understanding of "its" and "their." These are two of the "deadly five" pronouns.
For example:
"Although the company has changed their policies recently..."
"Although the company has changed its policies recently..."
OR:
"Every team in the league should submit their schedule by November."
"Every team in the league should submit its schedule by November."
In both of these examples, you need to use the second example because both "the company" and "everyone" are singular.
Happy to field questions!
Brett
Hi Brett,
Does the usage of singular/plural pronouns also depends upon the fact whether the collective noun is acting together or not?
For eg. "The jury was divided in its/their opinion." I feel it should be
their since they are divided.
or
"The cricket team is/are practicing on the field." Here it should be
are.