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. 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 in a relative clause.

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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 in a relative clause.

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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.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things, often in non-restrictive clauses.

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When do we use 'that'?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things in restrictive clauses.

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What does 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' indicates possession and is used to show that something belongs to someone.

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Can 'that' and 'which' be used interchangeably?

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No, 'that' is used for essential clauses, while 'which' is used for non-essential clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who helps me with math is very kind.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'whom'.

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The student to whom I spoke was very helpful.