Question

Which pronoun correctly completes the following sentence?

The student picked up _____ own backpack and ran to math class.

she or he
their
his or her
its

Answer 1

his or her is correct. 
"The student picked up she/ he own backpack..." 
"The student [singular] picked up their own backpack..."
People aren't its. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C) his or her

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