Underline the correct pronoun from the choices in the parentheses, and be prepared to explain your choices.

Question

1. Several companies sold (its, their) products after Christmas.
2. Julie and Nancy took (her, their) lunch out to the park.
3. If anyone wants a piece of pie, (he or she, they) must speak up before it’s all gone.
4. Both men had to give (his, their) speeches on Monday at the meeting.
5. No one should bring (his or her, their) food or drink inside this building.

Answer 1

1. their;
2. their;
3. he or she;
4. their;
5. his or her