Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
They are the policemen ________ caught the thief.

• A. where
• B. who
• C. which
• D. whose
  

Answer 1

The correct option is B who

Answer : B

Explanation:

Relative pronouns are pronouns that introduces the dependent clauses in sentences.

Here in this case, it is in reference to "policemen" is the subject of the sentence and the correct pronoun is "who".

"who" is used to refer to a person/people.

"which" is generally used for things/inanimate objects.

"where" for places.

"whose" is used to refer to something belonging to a person.

Therefore the correct complete sentence is :

They are the policemen WHO caught the thief.