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There is an error in the underlined portion of the passage below. Choose the option that best corrects this error.

The necklace lying on the floor is either Jimmy’s or John’s because they mentioned losing theirs during gym practice last week.
  1. because they have mentioned
  2. because them boys mentioned
  3. because him mentioned
  4. because both boys mentioned
  5. because he mentioned
Explanation
Answer: D - The necklace lying on the floor is either Jimmy’s or John’s because both boys mentioned losing theirs during gym practice last week. Clearly, the compound subject in this sentence refers to two individuals. Consequently, the pronoun “they” is incorrectly paired with these two singular subjects.
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