Which one is correct? Read carefully.
Correct answer: B. The Flemings, born on the land, were becoming a medical family.
- A. Flemings, born on the land, were becoming a medical family.
- B. The Flemings, born on the land, were becoming a medical family.
- C. Both are correct
- D. Both are wrong
Explanation
"The" is commonly used before family surnames to indicate them as a group. Option B correctly represents the idea of the sentence.
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