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

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. ________