Which of the following is the right form of writing?
(a) Everyone raised their hands.
(b) Everyone raised his/her hand.
(c) Everyone raised their hand.
Error in the sentence
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Re: Error in the sentence
(b) is the most formally correct, but either (a) or (c) might be heard.