Relative Pronouns and Clauses

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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 clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun and usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to the subject of a relative clause when talking about people.

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to refer to the object of a verb or preposition in a relative clause when talking about people.

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When do we use 'which'?

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

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When do we use 'that'?

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

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What is the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive clauses?

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Restrictive clauses provide essential information about the noun they modify, while non-restrictive clauses add extra information and are usually set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a restrictive relative clause.

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The book that I borrowed is fascinating.

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Provide an example of a non-restrictive relative clause.

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My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a relative pronoun refers to in a sentence.