Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

The women working in the large organizations have formally protested, their being overlooked for promotion.

  1. their being overlooked for promotion

  2. overlooking themselves for promotion.

  3. their over looking for promotion.

  4. themselves overlooking for promotion.

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is A, as correct phrasing has been done. The possessive (their) before the gerund (being overlooked).