The mentor _______ guidance helped shape my career is retiring this year.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
who
B
whom
C
whose
D
which
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. This question tests possessive relative pronoun.
- Context clues: The pronoun must show possession of "guidance."
- Meaning: "Whose" shows possession for people (and things).
- Verify: "The mentor whose guidance helped" correctly shows possession.
💡 Strategy: Use "whose" for possession.
Choice A is incorrect because "who" doesn't show possession. Choice B is incorrect because "whom" doesn't show possession. Choice D is incorrect because "which" is for things and doesn't show possession.