Select the pronoun that is consistent in person with the antecedent.
-If you want to get ahead in this world, ______________________ must work hard.
A) you
B) he or she

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The antecedent is "you", which is second person singular, so the pronoun must also be second person singular for consistency. The pronoun "he or she" is third person singular and does not match in person.

Select the Pronoun That Is Consistent in Person with the Antecedent