English question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Choose the sentence in which the pronoun usage is grammatically correct.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Every applicant should bring his or her identification for verification.
Analysis of the Options
A) Each of the participants must submit their assignment...
The Issue: "Each" is a singular pronoun. In traditional formal grammar, it requires a singular possessive pronoun (like his or her). While "their" is widely accepted in modern speech (singular they), it is often flagged in strict grammatical contexts.
B) Neither of the proposals achieved their intended objective.
The Issue: Similar to "each," the word "neither" is singular. It should technically be followed by "its" because "proposals" are inanimate objects.
C) Every applicant should bring his or her identification for verification.
Why it's Correct: "Every" is a singular distributive pronoun. This sentence correctly matches the singular subject with the singular phrase "his or her." It follows the traditional rules of pronoun-antecedent agreement perfectly.
D) The committee reached their decision after prolonged deliberation.
The Issue: "Committee" is a collective noun acting as a single unit. Therefore, it should be treated as singular: "The committee reached its decision."
Quick Tip: When dealing with words like Each, Neither, Everyone, or Nobody, remember they are "singular survivors." Even though they often refer to a group, they always take a singular verb and pronoun in formal writing.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
