Question

Fil in the blanks with the correct option.
The instructor told the young climbers to hold on to the rope with____their hands.

• A. both
• B. every
• C. a
• D. each

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Correct Usage of "Both" with Plural Nouns 

Step 1: Understanding the Rule

The phrase "their hands" refers to two hands, so we use "both."

Step 2: Analyzing Incorrect Options

• Every: Used with singular countable nouns (e.g., "Every student was present.").
• A: Grammatically incorrect in this context.
• Each: Used for individual items, but "both" is correct when referring to two things together.

Step 3: Applying the Rule

The correct sentence should be:

"They raised both their hands."

Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is "both" (Option A).