Choose the pronoun that replaces the underlined word correctly. the runners were thrilled when speedy shoes offered the runners each a free pair of training shoes. a. they b. them c. their d. there

the answer is "them", I just took the test.

B: them

Explanation:

The pronoun that replaces the underlined word correctly is them . The function of a pronoun is to be used instead of a noun or a noun phrase. In this case, in order to avoid the repetition of the words "The runners", the personal pronoun them is used and it is taking the role of  an indirect object for the verb offered .  "...Speedy Shoes offered them  each a free pair of training shoes."

i think she wanted to protect her children from the extreme racism of the american south.