In the past several years, astronomers have detected more

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In the past several years, astronomers have detected more than 80 massive planets, most of them as large or larger than Jupiter, which circle other stars.

A. most of them as large or larger than Jupiter, which circle
B. most of them as large or larger than Jupiter and circling
C. most of them at least as large as Jupiter, circling
D. mostly at least as large as Jupiter, which circle
E. mostly as large or larger than Jupiter, circling
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by richachampion » Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:27 pm
This question is from one of the Exam Pack.

1. "Most of them" is singular or plural?
2. "circle" is plural so "which" is referring to which subject?
3. Same question as above "circling" seems to be a Comma + Verb+Ing modifier. Circling is referring to planets or astronomers. In general Verb+Ing modifier, should modify the preceding clause(or its subject), and it should be the action of immediate consequence(but not a simultaneous action.)
4. I humbly request veterans to please educate me on "most of which" also.
5. Can we also discuss the splits most vs mostly.
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