2009 October 22nd, 01:17 AM
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His or Her when gender unknown
Hi,
I have a question regarding the use of the third person when it is not know the gender of the person. By instance, if I am writing about "a student", should I write: The student was able to finish HIS homework or The student was able to finish HER homework or The student was able to finish HIS/HER homework or The student was able to finish HER/HIS homework ? thanks! |
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2009 October 31st, 09:26 AM
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i got the same problem. Hmm, I think you should just assume "his" or "her", then stick with that throughout the next sentences.
This is quite annoying during the speaking section I think. because if i keep on saying "his or her", "he or she" it will consume some of my valuable time. |
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