In each of the following questions, four alternative sentences are given.Choose the CORRECT option.
Correct answer: D. Norma put the button unit beside her on the couch.
- A. Norma had put the button unit besides her on the couch.
- B. Norma put an button unit besides her on the couch.
- C. Norma put the button unit besides hers on the couch.
- D. Norma put the button unit beside her on the couch.
Explanation
The phrase "beside her" is used in the sentence to indicate the location of the button unit in relation to Norma. "Beside" means next to or by the side of someone or something. In this case, it suggests that Norma placed the button unit in close proximity to herself, likely on the couch within reach. The phrase provides spatial information and helps to specify the position of the button unit in relation to Norma.
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