For each of the following sentences, select the pronoun that is consistent in person with the antecedent.
-A manager should lock up all of _________________ personnel files every night.
A) his or her
B) your

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The antecedent "manager" is singular, so the pronoun should match in person and be singular as well. The options "his or her" fit this criteria, while "your" is second person and not consistent with the antecedent.

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