Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate word, from the given lettered choices A to E below:Nearly everyone dreams of building _ ideal house.
Correct answer: B. Their
- A. Its
- B. Their
- C. His
- D. Him
- E. Them
Explanation
In the sentence, 'Nearly everyone dreams of building _ ideal house,' the word 'everyone' is a singular noun. Traditionally, a singular pronoun would follow, such as 'his' or 'her'. However, in modern English, 'their' is often used to maintain gender neutrality. This makes 'their' the most appropriate choice in this context. Other options like 'its' and 'him' do not fit the possessive context, and 'them' is an object pronoun, not a possessive one.
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