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	Introduction to Exercise 3 - Making pronouns and nouns agree

•	Make sure to use plural pronouns to refer to plural nouns and singular pronouns to refer to singular nouns. Example: The people in the room all raised their hands; the vote was unanimous.
•	Demonstrative pronouns such as this, that, these and those must agree in number with the nouns they precede or refer to. Example: This book is more expensive than those books. Example: Crime is not a new phenomenon. It has always existed.
•	Make sure to use singular pronouns when referring to indefinite pronouns such as everyone and when referring to nouns preceded by each or every. Example: Every criminal is responsible for his or her behavior. Example: Everyone should mind his or her own business.
•	Be consistent in your use of pronouns. Example: You must remember to send in your taxes on time. Example: The Smiths are very responsible; they always pay their taxes early.
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