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Correct answer: D. The student who aims to get the first rank must invest a significant amount of his time and energy in hard work
- A. The student whom aims to get the first rank must invest a significant amount of his time and energy in hard work
- B. The student whose aims to get the first rank must invest a significant amount of their time and energy in hard work
- C. The student who aims to get the first rank must invest a significant amount of theirs time and energy in hard work
- D. The student who aims to get the first rank must invest a significant amount of his time and energy in hard work
Explanation
"The student who aims to get the first rank must invest a significant amount of his time and energy in hard work."Here's why:- "Who" is the correct subject pronoun to use in this context, referring to the student who aims to get the first rank.- The pronoun "his" is correctly used to show possession, indicating that the time and energy belong to the student.
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