Question

Choose the most appropriate option identifying the relative pronoun and its antecedent.

Andrew, who had listened to the whole story, burst into loud laughter.

• A. Relative pronoun- who, Antecedent - Andrew
• B. Relative pronoun- Andrew, Antecedent - who
• C. Relative pronoun- whole, Antecedent - Andrew
• D. Relative pronoun- loud, Antecedent - Andrew

Answer 1

The correct option is A Relative pronoun- who, Antecedent - Andrew

The relative pronoun is 'who', and it is used to introduce the clause 'who had listened to the whole story'. The antecedent for which 'who' has been used is the noun 'Andrew'.