Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Bob, ___________ is my mother.

• A. These
• B. It
• C. This
• D. Those

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

This

The pronouns that demonstrate (point out) some particular persons or things are called demonstrative pronouns.

In the given sentence 'mother' is being pointed out.

The demonstrative pronouns 'this', 'that' are referred to singular nouns.

The demonstrative pronoun 'this' is used to refer to what is near. It is used to refer to singular nouns. The demonstrative pronoun 'these' is used to indicate plural nouns.

The pronoun 'it' is not used to demonstrate any thing or person.

The demonstrative pronouns 'that' and 'those' are used to refer to things far away. 'That' is used in case of singular nouns and 'Those' are used to in case of plural pronouns.

Here, the a single person is being referred to.

Thus option C is the correct answer. Options A,B,D are incorrect.