Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Witness: Two men and a woman stole the money.
Detective: Did you actually see ______ the money?

• A. them to steal
• B. him to steal
• C. them stealing
• D. him stealing

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct option is C them stealing
The context refers to three people. Also, the question uses the present participle of the verb see.
"Them to steal" in option A is incorrect as it uses the prepositional phrase "to steal". This is incorrect in the context.
"Him to steal" in option B is incorrect as there are three people.
"Them stealing" in option C uses the plural third person pronoun 'them' and the continuous form of verb + ing (which indicates the temporary action which may not be happening at the time of speaking). Thus, this is correct.
"Him stealing" in option D is incorrect as the context refers to two men and a woman.
Thus, option C is correct.