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Illogical pronouns

Some pronouns illogically stand for a noun that is implicit, not stated.

Japan's exports of cars skyrocketed in the 1970s. The main reason is their skill in production.
CHANGE TO
Japan's exports of cars skyrocketed in the 1970s. The main reason is the skill of the Japanese in production.

Other pronouns illogically stand for nouns of a different number: that is, a singular pronoun stands for a plural noun, a plural pronoun for a singular noun.

Everyone has a right to the information they need to...
CHANGE TO
Everyone has a right to the information he or she needs to...

Neither of the sloops have their crew aboard.

CHANGE TO
Neither of the sloops has its crew aboard.

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