Multiple choice

Directions: Fill the blank space with the correct pronoun from the given options. An executive of a large soap company ________ we understand did not wish to be quoted/announced a 50 persent rise in soap prices after the demise of the o.p.a.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. we

  4. us
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The clause is '[the executive] did not wish to be quoted'. The pronoun is the subject of 'did wish', requiring the subject form 'who'. The phrase 'we understand' is parenthetical and doesn't change the case.

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