The scholarship, _______ value has increased significantly, now covers full tuition costs.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
that
B
which
C
whose
D
who
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests possessive relative pronoun usage.
- Context clues: The pronoun needs to show possession of "value."
- Meaning: "Whose" is the possessive form used for both people and things.
- Verify: "The scholarship, whose value has increased" correctly shows the scholarship possesses the value.
💡 Strategy: Use "whose" to show possession, even when referring to things (not just people).
Choice A is incorrect because "that" doesn't show possession. Choice B is incorrect because "which" doesn't show possession. Choice D is incorrect because "who" is for people and doesn't show possession.