__ no point persuading him to buy the car. a. There was b. Here was c. It was d. That was

This question is testing your understanding of English grammar, specifically the use of introductory phrases in sentences. The correct answer will form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence when inserted into the blank. <br /><br />a. "There was" is a common introductory phrase in English that indicates the existence of something. It fits well in this context, forming the sentence "There was no point persuading him to car," which means that there was no reason or benefit to trying to convince him to buy the car.<br /><br />b. "Here was" is not typically used to indicate the existence of something; instead, it's used to indicate location. Therefore, it does not fit well in this context.<br /><br />c. "It was" could potentially work, but it would change the meaning of the sentence slightly. "It was no point persuading him to buy the car" would imply that the act of persuading him to buy the car was itself a point, which contradicts the original sentence.<br /><br />d. "That was" is used to refer back to something previously mentioned or understood. It does not fit well in this context as there is no prior reference being made.<br /><br />Therefore, option a, "There was," is the correct answer as it forms a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence.