Pronoun-antecedent agreement 5

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In the box below each sentence, edit the sentence to correct any errors in pronoun-antecedent agreement. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” in the box.

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Question 1 of 5

Naturally, every car buyer wants to get the best car for their money.
Possible revision: Naturally, every car buyer wants to get the best car for his or her money.

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Question 2 of 5

Each dealership has their favorite tactics to persuade customers to buy a car at the highest price possible.
Possible revision: Each dealership has its favorite tactics to persuade customers to buy a car at the highest price possible.

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Question 3 of 5

It is no surprise that car buyers are distrustful of nearly everything their salesperson tells them.
Correct as is.

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Question 4 of 5

Naturally, neither the salesperson nor the dealership’s manager wants their profits to walk out the door with the buyer.
Possible revision: Naturally, neither the salesperson nor the dealership’s manager wants profits to walk out the door with the buyer.

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Question 5 of 5

Everybody shopping for a new car should do their homework and know what the new car is really worth.
Possible revision: People shopping for a new car should do their homework and know what the new car is really worth.