Fill in the blank with the correct adjective clause:
Mrs Fernandes is the neighbour ______ whenever our parents are out of town.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → on whom we depend
Adjective clause beginning with a preposition:
- An adjective clause describes a noun. Here it describes “the neighbour”.
- Complete sentence: Mrs Fernandes is the neighbour on whom we depend whenever our parents are out of town.
- We say “depend on someone”. In the clause, “on” can come before “whom”, and then it is used only once.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: on whom we depend on — Incorrect. The option uses “on” twice. “On” already comes before “whom”, so the second “on” is extra.
Option 2: whom we depend — Incorrect. The option leaves out “on”. “Depend” needs “on”, so the clause is not complete.
Option 4: on that we depend — Incorrect. “That” never comes right after a preposition. With “that”, the preposition goes to the end of the clause. Example: She is the neighbour that we depend on.