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, connecting it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. 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'?

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We use 'who' to refer to people and as the subject of a relative clause.

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to refer to people and as the object of a verb or preposition in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals and things, often in non-defining relative clauses.

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When do we use 'that'?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, and things, typically in defining relative clauses.

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What is a defining relative clause?

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A defining relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies, without which the sentence would not make sense.

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What is a non-defining relative clause?

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A non-defining relative clause adds extra information about a noun, which can be omitted without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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How do you form a relative clause with 'when'?

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You form a relative clause with 'when' by using it to introduce a clause that provides information about a time related to the noun.