Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:A: Whose is this?B:...
Option A: The pronoun 'his' is possessive, i.e. it expresses ownership of something. In the given dialogue, the question is 'Whose is this?', or 'Who owns this?' The answer replies in a one-word sentence 'his', as it expresses ownership. Hence A is correct.
(An elliptical sentence is a shortened phrase, or even a word, where certain words are omitted because they have been mentioned or implied before.)
Options B, C, D: 'He's' is a contraction of 'he is' and 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is'.
These are all phrases made with the pronouns 'he' and 'it', and the verb 'is'.
They do not express possession of anything., nor do they answer the question. They do not form a complete sentence too.
Hence these options are incorrect.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:A: Whose is this?B:...
Understanding the Question
In this dialogue, person A asks, "Whose is this?" This typically indicates that they are inquiring about the ownership of an object. In response, person B needs to provide an answer that signifies possession.
Analyzing the Options
- **a) His**: This is the correct answer. It indicates that the item belongs to a male person. The possessive pronoun "his" directly answers the question about ownership, making it the most appropriate choice.
- **b) Hes**: This is a misspelling of "he's," which is a contraction for "he is." It does not convey ownership and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
- **c) Its**: This is a possessive pronoun for non-human entities, such as objects or animals. While it shows ownership, it doesn’t fit the context of personal ownership being asked by person A.
- **d) It is**: This phrase does not indicate possession. Instead, it is a declaration about the state of something, making it irrelevant to the question of ownership.
Conclusion
The most appropriate answer to the question "Whose is this?" is option **a) His**. This option directly addresses the inquiry about ownership with clarity and correctness. Understanding the use of possessive pronouns is essential in such contexts, as they help convey relationships and ownership succinctly.