Relative Pronouns

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that connects a clause or phrase 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 the subject of a verb. For example: 'The girl who sings is my friend.'

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. For example: 'The man whom I saw was tall.'

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show possession. For example: 'The boy whose bike is red is my brother.'

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

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'Who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects in a sentence.

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Fill in the blank: The teacher _______ we admire is retiring.

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who

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Fill in the blank: The student _______ won the award is very talented.

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who

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Fill in the blank: The author _______ book I read is famous.

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whose

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Fill in the blank: The woman _______ you met yesterday is my aunt.

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whom

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Fill in the blank: The dog _______ barked all night kept me awake.

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that