Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options:
The prize of a new cricket bat will go to ________ scores the most runs in the summer camp.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → whoever
Complete sentence: The prize of a new cricket bat will go to whoever scores the most runs in the summer camp. Here the blank is the subject of “scores”. The whole clause “whoever scores the most runs” comes after “to”.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) whoever (answer) | means any person who; the subject form, for the doer in its own clause | Whoever reaches the bus stop first should keep seats for the others. |
| (2) whomever | the object form; used when the person receives the action in its own clause | You may invite whomever you like to the party. |
| (3) who | as a joining word it needs a noun before it to point back to | The boy who scored a century got a medal. |
| (4) whom | the object form for a person already named | The coach whom we met gave us batting tips. |