Fill each gap with the most appropriate option from the lists provided.
The members elected Baba ....... of the committee?
A
chairman
B
their chairman
C
to become chairman
D
to be a chairman
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This sentence follows a common grammatical pattern known as "double object construction", where: "Baba" is the object of the verb elected. "Their chairman" is the object complement – it renames or identifies the role Baba is given.
It’s similar to:
They named her the leader of the people.
We appointed him our representative.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11657)