Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the blank space with the best choice from the given options (pronouns).

The defeat did not hurt him so much as _______.

  1. they

  2. them

  3. he

  4. we
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This comparison omits the second verb. The full meaning is it hurt them. Since the blank would be the object of the implied verb hurt, use the objective case them not they.

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