Practice 1. The Singular “They” | (B-Level, Intermediate)
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Based on this lesson, revise or rewrite each sentence to remove the singular “they.” You can use any technique you find to be appropriate.
When you are finished, click “Answer.”
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1. Everyone is required to bring their books to class.
Students are required to bring their books to class.
All students are required to bring their books to class.
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2. No driver should ever drive without their driver’s license.
Drivers should never drive without their driver’s licenses.
You should never drive without your driver’s license.
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3. Every student needs to complete their own work.
Students need to complete their own work
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4. An orphan is a person who does not have their parents.
Orphans are people who do not have their parents.
People who do not have their parents are called orphans.
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5. Any student who needs help with their homework should email their teacher.
Students who need help with their homework should email their teachers.
Students needing help with their homework should email their teachers.
Those needing help with their homework should email their teachers.
All those needing help with their homework should email their teachers.
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6. If a student finishes their test early, they can leave the exam room.
If students finish their tests early, they can leave the exam room.
If you finish your test early, you can leave the exam room.
You can leave the exam room whenever you finish your test.
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7. When someone is sad all the time, they may be depressed.
When people are sad all the time, they may be depressed.
People who are sad all the time may be depressed.
When you are sad all the time, you may be depressed.
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8. A baby cries when they are hot, cold, or hungry.
Babies cry when they are hot, cold, or hungry.
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