My uncle, ___ is a retired professor, often gives me advice on my studies.

A which

B who

C that

D whose

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for people in a non-defining relative clause (set off by commas), providing extra information about the uncle.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "My uncle, ___ is a retired professor, often gives me advice on my studies." is Option B: who.

The other options — A) which, C) that, D) whose — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: 'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for people in a non-defining relative clause (set off by commas), providing extra information about the uncle.

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My uncle, ___ is a retired professor, often gives me advice on my studies.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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