The award goes to the employee _______ performance exceeds expectations.

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Which 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. "Whose" shows possession of "performance."

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.