Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
A computer programmer, sometimes (1)______ a software developer, a programmer or more recently a coder, (2)______ a person who
creates computer software. The term ‘computer programmer’ can (3)______ to a specialist in the area of computers, or to a generalist
(4)______ writes codes for many kinds of software. Some programmers who (5)______ web programming languages add a prefix, a suffix,
or both to every page's title.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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SSC MTS 7th October 2021 Shift-3

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whom

that

who

which

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Explanation:

Let’s break it down, blank 4 says: “…or to a generalist (4)______ writes codes for many kinds of software.”

- Option 1: whom

“Whom writes codes” is just plain wrong. “Whom” is only for objects, not for people performing actions.

- Option 2: that

Sometimes “that” can refer to people, but only in very informal or forced contexts. Here, it sounds awkward: “a generalist that writes codes.” Not quite right.

- Option 3: who

This is correct. “Who writes codes” refers to people actually doing the action. It’s natural, it’s the standard, and it fits the style of a definition.

“A generalist who writes codes”—it flows, and it’s what you’d expect in a clear explanation.

- Option 4: which

“Which” is for things, not people. “A generalist which writes codes” is just incorrect grammar.

So the best and only really acceptable answer is “who.” You got it right.