Question

Which of the following pronouns completes the sentence CORRECTLY? Each of the boys began to clean _____ desk.

Answer 1

Each of the boys began to clean THEIR desk. (I think...don't make me doubt myself omf)

Answer 2

Answer:

You are correct! His is the correct answer.

Explanation:

You shouldn't use 'their' because we already know that the two people in question are male. If it were 'children' instead of 'boys', you would use 'their'.