Introduction
Relative pronouns are a common PSLE grammar topic because students must choose the pronoun that matches what it refers to. This which relative pronoun question is easy once you identify whether the noun is a person or a thing.
The Question / Scenario Explanation
Source: English Paper, Question 13
The chef prepared a meal _____ everyone enjoyed.
Options:
- who
- whose
- which ✅
- what
Step-by-Step Solution / Explanation
Step 1: Identify the noun being described
The noun is “a meal”.
A meal is a thing, not a person.
Step 2: Choose the correct relative pronoun for a thing
For things, we use which (or “that” sometimes, but “that” is not an option here).
So the correct choice is which.
Step 3: Read the full sentence to confirm it sounds correct
The chef prepared a meal which everyone enjoyed.
Correct Answer: Option (3) which ✅
Key Concepts Students Must Know
- which relative pronoun is used for things (non-people)
- Quick guide:
- who → people
- whose → possession (people/things)
- which → things/animals
- what → usually used as “the thing that” (not used after a noun like “meal”)
- The relative pronoun introduces a clause describing the noun
Exam Tips / Common Mistakes
Exam Tips
- Circle the noun before the blank (“meal”)
- Ask: is it a person or a thing?
- Choose the matching pronoun quickly
This method helps you score in every which relative pronoun question.
Common Mistakes
- Choosing who because “chef” is a person (but the blank refers to “meal”, not “chef”)
- Choosing whose even though there is no ownership idea
- Choosing what even though the sentence already has a noun (“a meal”) before the blank
Parent Insight
Relative pronouns are a high-scoring grammar area when students follow a simple rule: identify the noun and match person vs thing. Practising which relative pronoun questions helps children improve both grammar MCQ accuracy and sentence writing for composition.
Conclusion
The blank refers to “a meal”, which is a thing, so the correct which relative pronoun is which. That is why Option (3) is correct.
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