Select the letter of the correct pronoun for the blank in each sentence.
-Each of my classmates was given the opportunity to select several of __________ poems for publication in our college's magazine.
A) his or her
B) its
C) their

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The sentence is referring to classmates, which is a plural noun. Therefore, the pronoun should also be plural. "Their" is the only plural pronoun out of the options given, but it doesn't work in this sentence because it is not gender-neutral. "His or her" is both plural and gender-neutral, making it the best choice. "Its" is singular and doesn't work in this sentence.

Select the Letter of the Correct Pronoun for the Blank