Question

fill in the blank.
the rider tugged on the ______ of her horse to make him slow down.
○ reins
○ ranes
○ rains
○ reigns

Explanation:

• "reins" refers to the straps used to control a horse, which fits the context of slowing a horse down.
• "ranes" is not a standard English word.
• "rains" refers to precipitation, which is irrelevant here.
• "reigns" means royal rule or a period of rule, which does not fit the equestrian context.

Answer:

A. reins