Choose the correct optionA) Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without mine being aware of it. B) Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without me being aware of it.C) Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without my being aware of it.D) Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without myself being aware of it.
Correct answer: C. Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without my being aware of it.
- A. Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without mine being aware of it.
- B. Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without me being aware of it.
- C. Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without my being aware of it.
- D. Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without myself being aware of it.
Explanation
Gout, in its most malignant stage, seized me without my being aware of it. The phrase "without my being aware of it" is correct. Option A uses "mine" instead of "my". Option B uses "me" instead of "my". Option D uses "myself" instead of "my".
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