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. Examples include 'who', 'which', 'that', and 'where'.

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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.

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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.

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

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The relative pronoun 'that' can refer to people, animals, or things and is often used in defining clauses.

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

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The relative pronoun 'where' is used to refer to places.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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Clara is the girl who had an accident last week.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'which'.

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Sam has sold his bike, which was really old.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'that'.

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This is the mobile that I want for Christmas.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'where'.

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The hotel where I stayed was fantastic!

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What is a defining relative clause?

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A defining relative clause gives essential information about the noun it modifies and is introduced by 'who', 'which', or 'that'.