Which of the following is most acceptable for business writing?

A) Every physician must carry his own malpractice insurance.
B) Every physician must carry their own malpractice insurance .
C) All physicians must carry their own malpractice insurance.
D) Every physician must carry his or her own malpractice insurance.

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Nagham R Shikha · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Option C is the most acceptable for business writing because it avoids the use of gender-specific pronouns, thereby being inclusive and avoiding potential bias. It also maintains grammatical agreement between the subject (All physicians) and the pronoun (their).

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