Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined part. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Each citizen of India has the right to voice his opinion.

  1. Each citizen of India has the right to voice his opinion.

  2. Every citizen of India has the right to voice his opinion.

  3. All citizens of India have the right to his opinion.

  4. Each citizen of India have the right to voice their opinion.

  5. Each citizen of India has the right to voice his/her opinion.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Each citizen' does not specify the gender of the citizen. So, to use the pronoun 'his' would be incorrect. It also refers to every citizen singularly, so we cannot even use 'their'. Thus the only correct option would be to use his/her. Thus, option (5) would be correct.

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