Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A. If not, select one of the other choices.

You taking interest in Sam's life is not appreciated by she.

  1. You taking interest in Sam's life is not appreciated by she.

  2. You are taking interest in Sam's life and it is not appreciated by she.

  3. She doesn't appreciate you taking an interest in Sam's life.

  4. Your taking interest in Sam's life is not appreciated by her.

  5. Sam does not appreciate your taking an interest in her life.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; uses the correct possessive verb to refer to the taker of interest; corrects the use of subjective 'she' into objective 'her'