Question

The global financial crisis,....... Is forcing lots of small business to close,does not look set to end soon.
a) it
b) that
c) which

Answer 1

Answer:

which is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is : which

Explanation: The correct answer to the blank in the sentence is "which," making the complete sentence:

• "The global financial crisis, which is forcing lots of small businesses to close, does not look set to end soon."

The word "which" is used here as a relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the global financial crisis. The relative clause "which is forcing lots of small businesses to close" is a non-restrictive clause that is set off by commas because it is not necessary to the meaning of the sentence, but rather provides additional information.

The option a) and b) are  wrong answers because :

• Using "it" in the sentence would not be grammatically correct because "it" is a pronoun that typically refers to a singular noun. In the given sentence, "it" would not have a clear antecedent to refer to, as the crisis itself is not forcing businesses to close, but rather the effects of the crisis are causing the closure of businesses.

• The word "that" could potentially work in this sentence, as it can be used as a relative pronoun to introduce a restrictive relative clause. However, "which" is a more appropriate choice in this context, as it is often used to introduce non-restrictive relative clauses that provide additional information without changing the essential meaning of the sentence. In this case, the relative clause beginning with "which" provides additional information about the crisis without altering the main point of the sentence.

Learn more about clauses here -  https://brainly.in/question/48402165

Learn more about sentences here - https://brainly.in/question/12858543

Project code - #SPJ2