Question

Which of the options should replace the word/phrase underlined in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the given sentence is correct and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the correct option.

The grim job market has taken its toll on students, many of those had hoped for a much better future.

• A. much of whom
• B. many of whom
• C. several of those
• D. many of which
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is B many of whom

'Students' has been the object in this case. So, 'whom' should be used for them as it is in objective case.
E.g. I love the boy whom I saw performing.