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Difficulty: MediumPronouns and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

When an investigator enters a crime scene, one must ensure that _____ gloves remain uncontaminated throughout the process. Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence in standard formal English?

  1. one'sAnswer
  2. B
    his
  3. C
    their
  4. D
    your

Answer

one's
The correct answer 'one's' maintains strict grammatical agreement and person consistency with the singular indefinite pronoun antecedent 'one'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the antecedent of the missing pronoun.
The antecedent is the singular indefinite pronoun 'one'.
Determining the antecedent is necessary to establish grammatical number, person, and case for proper agreement.
2
Apply formal English agreement rules for the pronoun 'one'.
The possessive pronoun matching 'one' is 'one's'.
Standard English requires maintaining the 'one / one's' sequence to prevent mid-sentence shifts in person.

Key Concept

Indefinite Pronoun Consistency
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Pronouns and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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