Quiz on Which, That, and Who

Below each sentence select the pronoun that will best fit in the blank. The explanation will describe the process of arriving at the correct choice for that sentence. If you choose the correct response, it might still be a good idea to consult the explanation, to see if your explanation is the same as our explanation.

1. People ________ live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
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2. Walden Pond, ______ was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans.
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3. She prefers to watch movies ______ make her cry.
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4. He bought all the books ________ are required for the course.
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5. In the crowd were several recruits _______ are regarded as excellent prospects for next year's team.
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6. The police were able to find no evidence against her, _____ surprised no one who knows her well.
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7. Tashonda Viereck's children, ______ all graduated from college, came home for her eightieth birthday.
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8. Predictably, the students _____ did best were not the ones who stayed up all night studying.
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9. She wanted to buy a scarf _______ would complement her blue eyes.
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10. The answers, ________ you can find in the back of the book, are sometimes incorrect.
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