Around the table there were four chairs, one ___ legs was missing

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8. Around the table there were four chairs, one ___ legs was missing.
A) of whose
B) of whom
C) whom
D) where
E) of which

Answer: E) of which

Explanation: The correct phrase is “one of which.” It correctly refers to the chair whose legs were missing.


10. Women expect their husband to remember the day ___ they got married, ___ shows how much he respects their marriage.
A) which / that
B) that / who
C) when / which
D) where / which
E) on which / why

Answer: A) which / that

Explanation: “which” refers to “the day” and “that” is used as a relative pronoun to introduce the clause.


11. Living things have the ability to adapt to the environment ___ they live, ___ them to survive major climate changes.
A) when / being enabled
B) of which / enabled
C) that / enable
D) where / enabling
E) which / to enable

Answer: C) that / enable

Explanation: “that” is used to refer to “the environment” and “enable” fits correctly to show the ability to survive.


12. Despite three bridges ___ accommodate the flow of traffic, Istanbul becomes a nightmare for people ___ during the rush hours.
A) where / commuting
B) which / commuting
C) of which / who commute
D) — / that commute
E) when / that commute

Answer: C) of which / who commute

Explanation: “of which” refers to traffic bridges, and “who commute” correctly describes the people.


13. In every novel there are villains and a protagonist ___ fights with them and ___ the readers identify themselves.
A) which / whose
B) whom / that
C) who / with whom
D) who’s / who
E) — / of whom

Answer: C) who / with whom

Explanation: “who” refers to “the protagonist” and “with whom” introduces the relative clause correctly.


14. Most parts of the Netherlands lie below sea level, ___ is the reason ___ flood control is a priority there.
A) which / why
B) when / where
C) who / which
D) that / —
E) where / that

Answer: A) which / why

Explanation: “which” gives a reason related to the factual statement and “why” explains why flood control is necessary.


15. One of the characters ___ in the novel seems to have been derived from Greek mythology, ___ is not so uncommon.
A) to depict / where
B) depicting / whose
C) to be depicted / who
D) depicted / which
E) depicts / that

Answer: D) depicted / which

Explanation: “depicted” correctly describes the character, and “which” gives additional information about the derivation.


16. Pets ___ much better conditions are very likely to outlive their peers ___ in the streets.
A) having enjoyed / to live
B) enjoying / living
C) being enjoyed / lived
D) enjoyed / to live
E) to enjoy / lived

Answer: B) enjoying / living

Explanation: “enjoying” fits the first part indicating the pets currently have better conditions, while “living” fits describing pets on the streets.


Each question helped clarify a specific grammatical concept. I hope this detailed explanation helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.