To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze the sentence structure and the context provided.
The sentence states that "They decided to buy the house because _____ location would allow _____ to get to work very easily."
Let's break down the options and analyze them one by one:
A:
theirs / them
- This option does not fit the sentence structure. "Theirs" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, but it does not make sense in this context.
B:
it / themselves
- This option does not fit the sentence structure either. "It" refers to the house, but "themselves" refers to multiple people. The pronouns should be consistent, so this option is incorrect.
C:
its / them
- This option fits the sentence structure correctly. "Its" refers to the house's location, and "them" refers to the people who decided to buy the house. The pronouns are consistent, making this option the most appropriate one.
D:
they / us
- This option does not fit the sentence structure. "They" refers to multiple people, but the sentence requires a pronoun that indicates ownership of the house.
E:
its / their
- This option does not fit the sentence structure either. "Its" refers to the house's location, but "their" refers to multiple people. The pronouns should be consistent, so this option is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "its / them." The sentence should read, "They decided to buy the house because its location would allow them to get to work very easily."