Relative Pronouns: Who, Whom, Whose

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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', and 'which'.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to the subject of a verb in a relative clause. For example: 'The girl who sings is my friend.'

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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. For example: 'The man whom I saw was tall.'

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What does 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' is used to show possession. For example: 'The boy whose bike was stolen is sad.'

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How is 'which' used in sentences?

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'Which' is used to provide additional information about a thing or a group of things. For example: 'The book, which is on the table, is mine.'

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects in a sentence.

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Can 'whose' be used for things?

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Yes, 'whose' can refer to both people and things when indicating possession. For example: 'The house whose roof is red is mine.'

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Fill in the blank: The teacher, __________ is very kind, helps us a lot.

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Fill in the blank: __________ jacket is this?

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Fill in the blank: The artist __________ painted this mural is famous.

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