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Niue Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

• doubled their value

• doubled their value



Hi!

I read the following question in a TOEIC book:



“104. Mr. Fullham’s investments in small start-up companies have doubled ______ value in just over five years.



(A) they

(B) their

(C) them

(D) themselves



(Answer: B)” ((p. 80, ETS TOEIC TEST vol.4))



In the above sentence, what does “their” refer to? “Mr. Fullham’s investments”? Or, “small start-up companies”?



Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Niue what does “their” refer to? Mr. Fullham’s investments.

— CalifJim

  • Niue what does “their” refer to?
  • Mr.
  • Fullham’s investments.
  • The subject of the sentence.
  • CJ
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Niuewhat does “their” refer to?
Mr. Fullham’s investments. The subject of the sentence.

CJ
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