<p>Everyone in the class thought (they) should leave (when) no substitute teacher (had shown) up by 20 minutes (into class). (or no error)</p>
<p>*This question got me thinking. Comment below with your answer people, and also leave a logical reason. As for me, I give up! :(</p>
<p>I dont want to leave the answer already to receive unbaised answers. Plz help.</p>
<p>Is the answer D?</p>
<p>I’m thinking it’s A:
Everyone in the class thought he/she should leave</p>
<p>it’s A!
but explain the logic :(</p>
<p>many subjects that sound plural are actually singular (like everyone, no one, everybody, nobody, somebody, someone…). Therefore, the pronouns used as well as the verbs used must be singular. “They” in the sentence above is used as the pronoun for “Everyone” and is wrong. Everyone must be with a singular pronoun, like he or she. (By the way, I got a perfect score on writing mc, as well as a 12 on the essay, so if you need any more help with the writing section, I’m your man)</p>
<p>thanks! I went with my intuition rather than grammar and got it wrong lol. I wish I could get an 800 too
Not to self : Everyone, no one, everybody, … means singular</p>