Question #N884
The two friends debated the merits of their favorite video games. One, a fan of fast-paced shooters, argued that the game’s quick action and complex controls made it the most exciting. The other, a lover of intricate strategy games, argued that their game’s slow-paced thinking and in-depth planning made it more rewarding. What is the best way to correct the sentence, “The other, a lover of intricate strategy games, argued that their game’s slow-paced thinking and in-depth planning made it more rewarding”?
Which choice corrects the underlined portion of the sentence?
A. their game’s slow-paced thinking and in-depth planning
B. his game’s slow-paced thinking and in-depth planning
C. their game’s slow-paced thinking and in-depth planning,
D. their game’s slow-paced thinking, and in-depth planning,
Correct Answer is: B
The pronoun "their" incorrectly refers to "The other" which is singular, making the sentence grammatically incorrect. The pronoun "his" should be used to refer to the singular noun "The other" in the sentence.