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Hard Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

The word 'whose' is a relative pronoun, which means it connects a dependent clause to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. But it can only be used in certain situations. For example, the word 'whose' can only be used to refer to a noun that is "the possessor of something." This means that the word 'whose' can be used to describe a noun that owns or possesses something else, but it cannot be used to describe a noun that is simply related to something else.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the relative pronoun 'whose'?

A
The woman, whose dress was torn, asked for help.
B
The dog, whose tail was wagging, ran towards its owner.
C
The city, whose history is fascinating, is full of old buildings.
D
The car, whose engine was broken, needed to be towed.

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