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Building Sentence Comprehension: Replaced Words and Ideas in Literature-Quiz-Level D
Who or what does "them" refer to? Choose the word that completes the sentence.
"Rami, Mama reminded him gently, "in our culture, it is our
duty to share what we have with other people."
Rami knew she was right, and he wanted to be helpful, so
he went down to the basement to get mugs for tea and plates
for the food. Mama's food was so delicious, he knew they'd
need plenty of them
Mama's food was so delicious, he knew they'd need plenty of
food
plates
tea
people
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In the given passage, the word "them" refers to "mugs for tea and plates for the food." Here's why: - The sentence mentions that Rami went to the basement to get mugs for tea and plates for the food. - The following sentence states that Mama's food was delicious, indicating that they (Rami and others) would need plenty of mugs for tea and plates for the food to enjoy the delicious meal. Therefore, in this context, "them" refers to the mugs for tea and plates for the food.