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Problem 3 - Entrance Test

In the following passage, which sentence contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement: 'Each of the students wanted to present their research at the conference, but the funding was limited. The university decided to support those who had the most promising results, and they were thrilled.'

Correct: A

The pronoun 'their' is plural, but it refers to the singular antecedent 'each.' The sentence should read 'Each of the students wanted to present his or her research at the conference.' or 'All of the students wanted to present their research at the conference.'