Relative Pronouns and Adverbs

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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 or pronoun in terms of time, place, or reason. Examples include 'when', 'where', and 'why'.

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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 relative clause when talking about people.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show 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 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 a restrictive relative clause.

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What is the function of 'when' in a sentence?

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

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What is the function of 'where' in a sentence?

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

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What is the function of 'why' in a sentence?

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