Pronoun-antecedent agreement 1

In each pair, click on the sentence that does not have any problem of pronoun-antecedent agreement.

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Example

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◯ If a driver refuses to take a blood or breath test, he or she will have their licenses suspended for six months.
◯ If drivers refuse to take a blood or breath test, they will have their licenses suspended for six months.
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◯ Why should we learn a second language? One reason is to sharpen our minds.
◯ Why should anyone learn a second language? One reason is to sharpen their minds.
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◯ The Department of Education issued guidelines for school security. They were trying to anticipate problems and avert disaster.
◯ Trying to anticipate problems and avert disaster, the Department of Education issued guidelines for school security.
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◯ Loggers in the Northwest rely on the old forest growth for their living.
◯ The logger in the Northwest relies on the old forest growth for their living.
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◯ If anyone notices any suspicious activity, they should report it to the police.
◯ If anyone notices any suspicious activity, he or she should report it to the police.
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