Question

1. This is a group of about 10,000 volunteer doctors who help sick people everywhere.

(What is the antecedent of the relative clause, "who-"? 1) a group of about 10,000 volunteer doctors
2) about 10,000 volunteer doctors )


2. This is a group of Korean and foreign middle school students who help small children in poor parts of the city.

(What is the antecedent of he relative pronoun clause, who -? 1) a group of Korean and foreign middle school students 2) Korean and foreign middle school students)

Answer 1

1. This is a group of about 10,000 volunteer doctors who help sick people everywhere. <b>OK</b>

(What is the antecedent of the relative clause, "who-"? 1) a group of about 10,000 volunteer doctors
2) about 10,000 volunteer doctors )<b><~~The antecedent for "who" is "doctors." The other words are not relevant in determining the antecedent.</b>


2. This is a group of Korean and foreign middle school students who help small children in poor parts of the city. <b>OK</b>

(What is the antecedent of he relative pronoun clause, who -? 1) a group of Korean and foreign middle school students 2) Korean and foreign middle school students) <b>The antecedent of "who" is "students."</b>