Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.

Statement I: When Jasmine and Chandani reach the beach, some of there friends are already                           
Statement II: there and are playing with a colourful ball. Chandani is too glad to play.  She decides                     
Statement III: to take a stroll over the beach. She sees a lot of small objects in the sand. She                            
Statement IV: collects them and runs to Jasmine. “What are these?” She asks her. ________          

  1. her

  2. their

  3. his

  4. these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase refers to friends belonging to Jasmine and Chandani. We need the possessive form 'their' to show ownership/relationship. 'There' is an adverb indicating place, 'her' is singular feminine possessive, and 'these' is a demonstrative adjective, not a possessive pronoun.

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