Question

Read this text from the passage: "You will

excuse my troubling you, I am sure," said she,
as my companion rose to greet her...
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To whom does the term "my companion" refer?
A. Violet Hunter
B. Doctor Watson
C. Sherlock Holmes
D. Arthur Conan Doyle

Answer 1

In the given passage, the term “my companion” refers to Sherlock Holmes.
This can be inferred from the context of the passage, where the person who says “you will excuse my troubling you” is addressing Sherlock Holmes is often portrayed as a detective who solves mysteries and assists individuals in need of his expertise.

Therefore the correct answer is::

C. Sherlock Holmes.