Direction: Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the following sentence. The new employee was quickly promoted due to their hard work and dedication.

Explanation

The correct answer is "due to his hard work and dedication." Key Points The error lies in the phrase "due to their hard work and dedication." The pronoun "their" is incorrect because it is not clear if the new employee is male or female. The correct pronoun to use is "his" because it agrees with the singular noun "employee." "Due to" is a correct phrase to indicate the reason for the promotion. "His hard work and dedication" is a clear and concise way to express the reason for the promotion. The correct answer is Option 1. Correct sentence: The new employee was quickly promoted due to his hard work and dedication.