Question

Choose the best suitable relative pronoun in the following sentence from the options given below:
The family _____ moved in next door, seemed very friendly.

• A. that
• B. whom
• C. which
• D. where

Answer 1

The correct option is A that

Relative pronouns have two functions- Like other pronouns they stand for a noun or pronoun placed before them and like conjunctions they join subclauses with main clause and start the adjective clause.

In the given sentence a relative pronoun that modifies the antecedent 'the family' must be used.

The relative pronoun 'that' is used in case of persons or things after the antecedent. Thus option A is the correct answer.

The relative pronouns 'whom', and 'which' are not used after antecedents.

'Where' is used to indicate places.

Thus options B,C,D are incorrect.