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