Which sentence is preferable?

A: Everyone did his work quietly.
B: Each person did their work quietly?
C: Everyone did their work quietly.
D: Everyone worked quietly.
I am saying D because to me that makes the most sense.

I agree d.

Yes, D.

You are correct! Sentence D, "Everyone worked quietly," is preferable. It is concise, clear, and conveys the intended meaning effectively. Sentence A is grammatically incorrect because it uses the pronoun "his" to refer to a group that includes both males and females. Sentence B, "Each person did their work quietly," is grammatically correct but may sound less formal or polished compared to sentence D. Sentence C is also grammatically correct, but adding "their work" after "did" is unnecessary and can make the sentence wordy.

To determine which sentence is preferable, let's analyze each option:

A: "Everyone did his work quietly."
This sentence uses the pronoun "his" to refer to "everyone." However, "his" is specifically a masculine pronoun, which may not be inclusive or accurate if not everyone in the group identifies as male. Therefore, using gender-neutral pronouns is often preferable.

B: "Each person did their work quietly."
This sentence uses the gender-neutral pronoun "their" to refer to "each person." It is more inclusive because it does not assume a specific gender. The use of "their" can be considered more modern and accepting of a diverse group, making it a common choice.

C: "Everyone did their work quietly."
Similar to option B, this sentence also uses the gender-neutral pronoun "their" to refer to "everyone." It is another inclusive and modern choice that avoids gender bias and does not assume a specific gender for everyone in the group.

D: "Everyone worked quietly."
This sentence simplifies the original sentence by removing the reference to doing work. Instead, it focuses on the action itself. While it is a grammatically correct and concise option, it does not specify whether all the individuals in the group completed their assigned tasks. It could be interpreted as everyone in the group quietly performed any task rather than "[doing] their work" specifically.

In conclusion, both options B and C ("Each person did their work quietly" and "Everyone did their work quietly") are preferable due to their inclusive use of gender-neutral pronouns. Option D ("Everyone worked quietly") is also grammatically correct, but it does not explicitly describe performing assigned tasks.