Element FORM/USE: GENDER NEUTRAL
SuperCat PRONOUNS
SubCat generic use
Lexical Range N/A
Level B2
Cando Can use 'they/them' to refer back to indefinite pronouns when we do not know the number or gender.
Corrected Learner Example If someone is watching a film that they don't like they can always choose another channel to watch to. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Fail)

If anyone wishes to make any presentation they can contact Mr. Hari, Events Department. (India; B2 VANTAGE; 2010; Tamil; Pass)

If a student wants to make music there is no point teaching them science, but to be a good musician I think general knowledge is important as well . (Turkey; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Turkish; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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