Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Sequence of antecedents and pronouns
Which is correct if the antecedent is Mary?
1) Much to her relief, Mary found the book.
2) Much to Mary's relief, she found the book.
Which is correct if the antecedent is John?
1) Due to his anxiety, John lost the match.
2) Due to John's anxiety, he lost the match.
1) Much to her relief, Mary found the book.
2) Much to Mary's relief, she found the book.
Which is correct if the antecedent is John?
1) Due to his anxiety, John lost the match.
2) Due to John's anxiety, he lost the match.
Top answer
Hi, Both are fine, although the #1 form is more common. Clive
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