Such friends which are false should be avoided.
Correct answer: A. (A) Such friends as are false should be avoided.
- A. (A) Such friends as are false should be avoided.
- B. (B) such friends who are false should be avoided.
- C. (C) such friends which are false may be avoided.
- D. such friends those are false should be avoided.
Explanation
Option (A) provides the correct relative pronoun "as" to introduce the clause "are false." This usage is appropriate when referring to people or things. "Such friends as are false" is a grammatically correct way to express the idea of avoiding friends who are false or insincere.
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