Relative Pronouns and Adverbs

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun mentioned previously in the sentence. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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What is a relative adverb?

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A relative adverb is an adverb that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun or pronoun. Common relative adverbs include 'where', 'when', and 'why'.

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When do we use 'who' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'who' to refer to the subject of a relative clause when the antecedent is a person.

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When do we use 'whom' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'whom' to refer to the object of a verb or preposition in a relative clause when the antecedent is a person.

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What is the difference between 'which' and 'that'?

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'Which' is used for non-restrictive clauses (providing additional information), while 'that' is used for restrictive clauses (essential information).

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How do you determine whether to use 'whose' in a sentence?

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'Whose' is used to indicate possession and can refer to people or things.

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information about a noun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'that' as a relative pronoun.

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The car that I bought last year is red.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'where' as a relative adverb.

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This is the park where we used to play.