Question

choose the option where the pronouns and their antecedents agree in number.
the johnsons bought ______ first house when they moved to the suburbs.
choose 1 answer:
a her
b their

Explanation:

The antecedent here is "The Johnsons", which refers to a family (a plural group). The pronoun should agree in number with the antecedent. "Her" is singular, while "their" is plural and matches the plural antecedent "The Johnsons".

Answer:

B. their