Relative Adverbs & Relative Pronouns

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun. 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 a word that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun by indicating time, place, or reason. Examples include 'when', 'where', 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 people in relative clauses.

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

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things in relative clauses.

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

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things, often in restrictive clauses.

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What is the function of 'when' as a relative adverb?

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'When' is used to refer to a time in relative clauses.

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What is the function of 'where' as a relative adverb?

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'Where' is used to refer to a place in relative clauses.

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What is the function of 'why' as a relative adverb?

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'Why' is used to refer to a reason in relative clauses.

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Complete the sentence: The book, ___ I borrowed from you, is fascinating.

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which

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Complete the sentence: The teacher, ___ is very kind, helps us a lot.

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who