The architect _______ designed the new museum has won numerous international awards.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
which
B
whom
C
whose
D
who
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. This question tests relative pronoun selection.
- Context clues: The relative pronoun refers to "architect" (a person) and is the subject of "designed."
- Meaning: Use "who" for people as subjects; use "whom" for people as objects.
- Verify: "The architect who designed" correctly uses "who" as the subject of "designed."
💡 Strategy: Use "who" for people when the pronoun is the subject; use "whom" when it's the object.
Choice A is incorrect because "which" refers to things, not people. Choice B is incorrect because "whom" is the object form, but here we need a subject. Choice C is incorrect because "whose" shows possession, not needed here.