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English · Q12

Common Error Detection

Competitive Exams · English · question 12

Q12

The gambling stall / was a grand success / because almost everyone / tried their luck.

A.
The gambling stall
B.
was a grand success
C.
because almost everyone
D.
tired their luck
Answer
E.
No Error

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Substitute, their → his/her

EVERYONE is a singular subject and must, therefore, be followed by singular pronoun.