Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
They enjoyed during the holidays.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. themselves during the holidays.
Context: The sentence requires a reflexive pronoun after “enjoyed” to make it meaningful.
Grammatical concept: The verb “enjoy” is reflexive in usage and generally takes an object like “themselves”.
Analysis of the given options:
enjoyment in the holidays – Incorrect; wrong form (noun instead of verb).
enjoyed in the holidays – Incorrect; improper usage of preposition.
themselves during the holidays – Correct; completes the meaning properly.
themselves in holidays – Incorrect; wrong preposition usage.
Correct word/ phrase: themselves during the holidays
Final sentence: They enjoyed themselves during the holidays.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.