[Complete IELTS 5-6.5] Relative pronouns & Relative 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', 'which', and 'that'.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in the main clause, providing additional information about it.

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

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We use 'who' to refer to people in relative clauses.

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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 in 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, often 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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How do you form a relative clause with 'whose'?

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'Whose' is used to indicate possession in relative clauses, referring to people or things.

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What is an example of a defining relative clause?

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The book that I borrowed from you is fascinating.

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What is an example of a non-defining relative clause?

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My brother, who lives in London, is visiting us next week.

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What is the function of relative pronouns in a sentence?

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Relative pronouns connect the relative clause to the noun or pronoun it modifies, providing clarity and additional information.