The word "them" in the sentence is used as the indirect object. The correct answer would be option B. It is used as the indirect object because it is being affected by the verb used in the sentence. The subject or the doer of the action is "sandy", the verb is "showed" and the direct object is "her coin collection" making "them" as the indirect object.
What's your answer choice
One thing my professor suggested was to make a draft of your thesis (you can always edit it later) and start on the body paragraphs. Do the conclusion and intro paragraphs afterward.
Answer:
As soon as Shiro saw his master he ran to meet him, wagging his tail, and, seizing the end of his kimono, dragged him under a large yenoki tree. Here he began to dig very industriously with his paws, yelping with joy all the time. The old man, unable to understand what it all meant, stood looking on in bewilderment. But Shiro went on barking and digging with all his might.
Explanation:
I'm not too sure but the other parts in the story didn't seem like companionship to me, but in here the dog is helping the old man.
