Either the manager or his assistants failed in ____ duty. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Either the manager or his assistants failed in ____ duty.

A. its

B. their

C. his

D. one's

Answer: Option B

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When two subjects are joined by 'Either... or', the pronoun agrees with the noun closer to it. 'Assistants' is plural, so 'their' is used.

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