Relative pronouns

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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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List the five main relative pronouns in English.

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The five main relative pronouns in English are: who, whom, whose, which, and that.

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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'who'?

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The relative pronoun 'who' is used to refer to people and is the subject of the relative clause.

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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'whom'?

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The relative pronoun 'whom' is used to refer to people and is the object of the relative clause.

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When do you use 'whose' as a relative pronoun?

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

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

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The book that I borrowed from the library is fascinating.

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

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The car, which is parked outside, belongs to my neighbor.

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause is a clause that 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.