L2 Grammar Relative Pronouns

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause, linking 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 as the subject of a relative clause.

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

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We use 'whom' to refer to people and as the object of a relative clause.

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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, typically in non-defining relative clauses.

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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, and things, typically in defining relative clauses.

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What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses?

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Defining relative clauses provide essential information about the noun they modify, while non-defining relative clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Provide an example of a defining relative clause using 'that'.

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.

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Provide an example of a non-defining relative clause using 'which'.

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My car, which is red, is parked outside.

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What is the function of relative pronouns in a sentence?

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Relative pronouns connect clauses and provide additional information about a noun or pronoun.

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Can 'that' be used in non-defining relative clauses?

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No, 'that' cannot be used in non-defining relative clauses; 'which' is used instead.