RELATIVE PRONOUNS-8TH GRADE

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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', 'that', and 'which'.

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When do we use 'that' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things in defining relative clauses, which provide essential information about the noun.

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When do we use 'who' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'who' to refer specifically to people in relative clauses.

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When do we use 'whom' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'whom' to refer to the object of a verb or preposition in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'whose' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession in a relative clause.

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What is a defining relative clause?

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A defining 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-defining relative clause?

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A non-defining 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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Provide an example of a sentence using 'that'.

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who helped me is very kind.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'whom'.

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The student whom I met yesterday is very talented.