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their vs his or her #1 (permalink) Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:00 pm   their vs his or her		  
English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #101 "Possessive pronouns", question 3

The proud parents brought home ......... new baby girl.

(a) his
(b) her
(c) their

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #101 "Possessive pronouns", answer 3

The proud parents brought home their new baby girl.

Correct answer: (c) their
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why not his or her?

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their vs his or her #2 (permalink) Wed Jun 06, 2007 15:46 pm   their vs his or her		  
"parents" is plural

If one parent were bringing home the baby, it would be "The proud father brought home his baby girl" or "The proud mother brought home her baby girl".
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