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.'
Verbal Ability
Spotting Errors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe person which was
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Brecommended for the position
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Cdid not fulfil the prescribed qualifications.
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DNo error.
Answer
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 choiceUse who/that for persons, not which.
Step-by-step correction1) Replace 'which' → 'who'.2) Correct: 'The person who was recommended for the position did not fulfil the prescribed qualifications.'
Common pitfallsUsing 'which' with human antecedents in formal English.
Final AnswerA — Use 'who', not 'which' for persons.