Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were buried in magnificent tombs with supplies and earthly possessions ________.

  1. to help us in the afterlife

  2. to help him in the afterlife

  3. to help them in the afterlife

  4. to help themselves in the afterlife

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'pharaohs' is plural. Therefore, the pronoun referring back to them must be the plural 'them'.