Relative pronouns WHO,WHICH,THAT,WHERE

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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, which, that, and where.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to people. It is used as the subject of a relative clause.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals and things. It is often used in non-defining relative clauses.

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When do we use 'that'?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, and things. It is used in defining relative clauses.

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When do we use 'where'?

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We use 'where' to refer to places. It introduces a relative clause that describes a location.

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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. 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.

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

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Yes, 'who' and 'that' can often be used interchangeably when referring to people in defining relative clauses.

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

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No, 'which' is used in non-defining clauses, while 'that' is used in defining clauses.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'who'?

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Amanda is the girl who gets the best marks in class.