For example, don’t write “Our sales seminar will cover three important tools for contacting customers.”  Instead, focus on your readers with “In this sales seminar, you’ll gain four important techniques that will help you to successfully contact customers.”

1. Neither Chrysler nor General Motors would offer (its, their) financial support.
2. Mr. Moore and Mr. Ralph promised (he, they) would study the matter.
3. This company has invested in several subsidiaries, but (its, their) expansion program is not yet complete.
4. If Larry or Kelly wishes to go, (he, they) must make prior arrangements.
5. Each division of this corporation is responsible for (its, their) own sales force.

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