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Difficulty: MediumPronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence to ensure proper pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Answer:Before embarking on the international tour, the symphony orchestra, which had recently hired a new conductor, rehearsed 【its】 final program for three consecutive days.

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its
The singular collective noun 'symphony orchestra' acts as a single unit in this context, so it requires the singular possessive pronoun 'its' to achieve proper agreement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the antecedent of the pronoun.
The antecedent is 'the symphony orchestra'.
The pronoun represents the owner of the final program rehearsed by the orchestra.
2
Determine the grammatical number of the antecedent.
The noun phrase 'the symphony orchestra' is a singular collective noun.
It refers to a single collective organization acting as a single unit.
3
Determine the proper pronoun case and form.
A possessive pronoun is needed to modify the noun 'program'.
The pronoun indicates ownership of the final program.
4
Select the correct singular possessive pronoun.
The pronoun 'its' is singular and possessive.
It agrees with 'symphony orchestra' in number and demonstrates ownership.

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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
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