B2 · Upper-intermediate
Pronouns · Generic
Generic/common-gender pronouns
Estimated study time: about 42 minutes
Meaning and purpose
they for unknown-gender singular
Examples
If anyone calls tell them to wait.
Correct versus incorrect
Correct
If anyone calls tell them to wait.
Incorrect example
No paired incorrect sentence has been authored for this lesson yet.
Common misconception
Agreement concerns
Practice and review
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