Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Fungi are tiny organisms found everywhere—in nature, in our homes and even in and on _______ bodies.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. our.
Context: The sentence talks generally about fungi being found everywhere, including in and on the bodies of people in general. Hence, a collective pronoun is required.
Meaning of the words:
Your: Refers to the listener only, making the statement too specific.
Their: Refers to a third person, not suitable when including the speaker.
My: Refers only to the speaker, which is too narrow for a general statement.
Our: Refers collectively to all humans, fitting the general context of the sentence.
Correct word: Our
Reason: The context is universal — fungi exist in and on all human bodies, not just one person’s. The use of “our” makes the sentence inclusive and general.
Final Sentence: Fungi are tiny organisms found everywhere—in nature, in our homes and even in and on our bodies.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.