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Indefinite pronouns
Sentence Practice 3

Decide whether each indefinite pronoun should take a singular pronoun or a plural pronoun.

1 .       Someone filling in as a substitute teacher doesn't usually know (he or she is/they are) needed until the phone rings that morning. 



2 .       If somebody is filling in for an emergency absence, the regular teacher may not have had time to prepare a lesson plan for (him or her/them). 



3 .       Anyone who has taught for first time knows that it can be an intimidating experience for (him or her/them). 



4 .       Someone who lacks confidence can easily find (himself or herself/themselves) fighting a losing battle in this situation. 



5 .       Anybody who is well-organized and has a sense of humor can usually get (his or her/their) job done, though. 



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