who, whom, that, which, and clauses.

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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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Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence: 'The car that I bought is red.'

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The relative pronoun is 'that'.

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

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'Who' is used as the subject of a relative clause.

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

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'Whom' is used as the object of a verb or preposition in a relative clause.

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When do you use 'whose'?

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

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Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The teacher _____ teaches us is very kind.'

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The correct relative pronoun is 'who'.

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Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The book _____ you lent me was fascinating.'

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The correct relative pronoun is 'that'.

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What is the difference between 'that' and 'which'?

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'That' is used for essential clauses, while 'which' is used for non-essential clauses.

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Identify the relative pronoun in the sentence: 'The students, who studied hard, passed the exam.'

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The relative pronoun is 'who'.

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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. It is usually set off by commas.