Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
Tell me _____ you have read.
a) that
b) which
c) what
d) whom

Answer 1

Hint: The sentence suggests that the person is asking someone to tell them about the thing they have read. When writing about an inanimate object, a specific word is to be used.

Complete answer:
The sentence is structured in such a way that the meaning inferred becomes that the person asking the question is asking for specific information about an inanimate object, presumably a book.
An adverb is a word or an expression that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence. Adverbs typically express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, level of certainty, etc.
In the given sentence, we need an adverb that modifies the verb ‘read’.
Now, we know what we are looking for. Let’s look at the given options-
a) that - The word ‘that’ is used to point something out or illustrate a point more fervently. This word does not fit perfectly into the given sentence. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) which - The word ‘which’ is used to ask a question which is considered demonstrative, i.e.
to pick between given options. This means that there should be a choice in the given sentence, or a noun mentioned, but there isn’t. This does not fit into the given sentence. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) what - The word ‘what’ is used to ask for some information. The given sentence asks for information. This fits perfectly into the given sentence. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
d) whom - The word ‘whom’ is used to ask a question related to a person. This means that there should be a mention of a person in the given sentence, but there isn’t. This does not fit into the given sentence. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Identify the structure of the sentence, and the parts of speech used. They are in a particular order. Now, use the trial and error method and see which option best fits into the sentence.