Javed, two of___________brothers attend primary school, wishes to be a school teacher after his graduation from the University.
Correct answer: C. whose
- A. whom
- B. them
- C. whose
- D. which
Explanation
“Whose” shows possession and links Javed with his brothers: “two of whose brothers.” “Whom” and “which” cannot introduce this possessive relationship.
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