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Error spotting (relative pronouns for persons): Identify the erroneous segment (A/B/C) — mark D if there is no error — 'The person which was / recommended for the position / did not fulfil the prescribed qualifications. / No error.'

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: The person which was

Explanation:


Given data

  • (A) The person which was
  • (B) recommended for the position
  • (C) did not fulfil the prescribed qualifications.


Concept/Approach: Relative pronoun choice
Use who/that for persons, not which.


Step-by-step correction
1) Replace 'which' → 'who'.2) Correct: 'The person who was recommended for the position did not fulfil the prescribed qualifications.'


Common pitfalls
Using 'which' with human antecedents in formal English.


Final Answer
A — Use 'who', not 'which' for persons.

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