Question

Complete the sentence with the correct option from the ones given below.

"_____ was such a simple task and you've come back empty-handed," she said.

• A. Then
• B. Their
• C. This
• D. There

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

This

Option A) then is a pronoun used in relation to time. Option B) their is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people (plural). Also, since the sentence has the word 'was', it indicates that the singular form must be used. Option D) there is used to point out or indicate a specific location.

So, the most apt answer is C) this.