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, whom, whose, which, and that.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to people 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, often in restrictive clauses.

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

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'Who' is used as the subject of a verb, while 'whom' is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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What does 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' is used to show possession in a relative clause.

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Can 'which' be used for people?

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No, 'which' is typically used for animals or things, not people.

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information about a noun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and is set off by commas.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who helps us is very kind.