Exercises

	Writing Handbook Exercises

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement In the sample sentences below, pronouns have a double underline, and their antecedents or the nouns they refer to have a single underline. Correct the agreement error in each sentence by effectively altering either the pronoun or its antecedent. Write the revised sentence on the lines provided. Hint: if the gender of the antecedent is unspecified, it is preferable to use a genderless plural pronoun where possible. example: I recall him commenting, "How the hell is a general supposed to learn their job except by trying?" I recall him commenting, "How the hell are generals* supposed to learn their job except by trying?"*

9. An educated soldier, imbued with leadership and a desire to serve, not only makes a good officer, but they also make good citizens.


9. An educated soldier, imbued with leadership and a desire to serve, not only makes a good officer, but he or she also makes a good citizen. or Educated soldiers, imbued with leadership and a desire to serve, not only make good officers, but they also make good citizens.