Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
This is my sister. _________ name is Laura.

• A. His
• B. My
• C. Her
• D. Its

Answer 1

The correct option is C Her

Pronouns are used in place of a noun that has already been mentioned or that is already known, often to avoid repeating the noun.

Option C is the correct answer because it is used in place of the noun 'sister' which has already been mentioned. 'Her' is used to mean belonging to or associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'his' is used to mean belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned or easily identified, 'my' is used to refer to something belonging to associated with the speaker and 'its' is used to refer to something belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.