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 in the main clause. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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

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We use 'who' to refer to people and to introduce a clause that provides more information about a person.

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

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession and to refer to people or things.

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

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We use 'which' to refer to animals and things, and it introduces a non-defining or defining relative clause.

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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, and it is used in defining relative clauses.

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

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We use 'where' to refer to places and to introduce a clause that provides more information about a location.

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

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We use 'when' to refer to time and to introduce a clause that provides more information about a specific time.

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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 it is necessary for understanding the sentence.

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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.

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Can 'who' be used for things?

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No, 'who' is only used for people. For things, we use 'which' or 'that'.