Multiple choice

Which of the following options best corrects/completes statement IV?

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. “These are shells,” replies Jasmine

  2. “These are shells,” exclaims Jasmine

  3. “These are shells,” questions Jasmine

  4. “These are shells,” wishes Jasmine
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When someone answers a question, we use the dialogue tag 'replies' to indicate a response. 'Exclaims' shows strong emotion or surprise, 'questions' would mean Jasmine is asking (not answering), and 'wishes' indicates desire. The context shows Jasmine is answering Chandani's question.

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