Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options.

The boy _______ was lazy was punished.

  1. who

  2. whom

  3. whose

  4. what

  5. that

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Who' is the correct relative pronoun to refer to a person (the boy) when the pronoun is the subject of the relative clause. Here, 'who' is the subject of the verb 'was'. 'Whom' is the objective case and would be incorrect here.

Keep practicing — related questions