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 in the main clause. Examples include '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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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'whose'?

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The relative pronoun 'whose' is used to indicate possession and can refer to people or things.

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

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The relative pronoun 'which' is used to refer to animals and things, and it introduces non-defining relative clauses.

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

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The relative pronoun 'that' is used to refer to people, animals, and things, and it introduces defining relative clauses.

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How do you use 'whose' in a sentence?

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'Whose' is used to show ownership. For example: 'I have a friend whose dad is a doctor.'

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How do you use 'who' in a sentence?

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'Who' is used to refer to the subject of a verb. For example: 'The teacher who helps me is very kind.'

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How do you use 'which' in a sentence?

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'Which' is used to provide additional information about a noun. For example: 'The book, which I borrowed, is fascinating.'

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How do you use 'where' in a sentence?

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'Where' is used to indicate a place. For example: 'This is the park where we play soccer.'