Leaf and gravity (A) dripping over the browned skin, which(B) increased the appetite and made everybody( C) mouth water (D).
Correct answer: C. everybody
- A. leaf and gravy
- B. which
- C. everybody
- D. water
Explanation
"Everybody" is a pronoun, specifically a singular indefinite pronoun, functioning as the subject of the verb "mouth water".In this context, "everybody" refers to all the people present, indicating that the sight and smell of the food made everyone's mouth water in anticipation.Well done!
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