Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
"I would like to tell you about this my friend," said John.
(1) this friend of mine
(2) the friend of mine
(3) this friend
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option "this friend of mine".
The phrase "my friend" is a possessive noun phrase in which "my" is a possessive adjective. The correct way to express this is to use the possessive pronoun "mine." Thus, it should be "this friend of mine" to make the sentence grammatically accurate.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "I would like to tell you about this friend of mine ," said John.
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