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Choose the sentence that contains an ERROR in pronoun-antecedent agreement. If neither sentence contains an error, choose "Both sentences are correct."The advisory board entered the conference room and seated themselves at the small tables.Both sentences are correct.The advisory board entered the conference room and seated itself at the small tables.

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Choose the sentence that contains an ERROR in pronoun-antecedent agreement. If neither sentence contains an error, choose "Both sentences are correct."The advisory board entered the conference room and seated themselves at the small tables.Both sentences are correct.The advisory board entered the conference room and seated itself at the small tables.

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The sentence that contains an error in pronoun-antecedent agreement is "The advisory board entered the conference room and seated themselves at the small tables." The pronoun "themselves" is plural, but its antecedent "The advisory board" is singular. Therefore, the correct pronoun should be "itself".

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