The candidate _______ the committee interviewed impressed everyone with her qualifications.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
who
B
which
C
whom
D
whose
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests relative pronoun case.
- Context clues: The relative pronoun is the object of "interviewed."
- Meaning: Use "whom" when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition.
- Verify: "The candidate whom the committee interviewed" correctly uses object pronoun.
💡 Strategy: Use "whom" when the pronoun is an object (test: "them" sounds right, "whom" is correct).
Choice A is incorrect because "who" is subjective case. Choice B is incorrect because "which" is for things. Choice D is incorrect because "whose" shows possession.