Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (ii).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

Knowledge is great wealth. It can neither be stolen (i) ________ thieves nor snatched away  forcibly by robbers. A person (ii) _________ acquires knowledge wins great respect and is held (iii) _________ high esteem. It (iv) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day. Only one has to work hard (v) __________ knowledge. During studentship there is no other worry than to study. One will never get an opportunity again and then there will be (vi) __________ to do but repent.

  1. who

  2. which

  3. whose

  4. by whom
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Explanation

The clause is 'A person (ii) _________ acquires knowledge'. This modifies 'person' (a human being). 'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for people. 'Which' is for things/animals, 'whose' shows possession, 'by whom' is passive voice agent. Relative clause defining a person requires 'who'.

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