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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

1. Who among the applicants are the most qualified?
2. Who among the applicants is the most qualified?
3. Whom among the applicants is the most qualified?
4. Who among the applicants is the more qualified?

Answer

B. Who among the applicants is the most qualified?

Solution

"Who" is the singular subject; "most" is used for three or more.

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