Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The graduates marched across the stage to receive ______ diplomas while family members applauded enthusiastically.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A

    its

  • B

    his or her

  • C

    they're

  • D

    their

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Explanation

"Graduates" is plural, so the plural possessive "their" is the only option that agrees in number.

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