RELATIVE CLAUSES - pronouns and theory

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a part of a sentence that describes a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'whose'.

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What are relative pronouns?

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Relative pronouns are words that introduce relative clauses. The main relative pronouns are '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 people in relative clauses.

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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 relative clauses.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession in relative clauses.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things in relative clauses.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as the subject of a verb, while 'whom' is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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Can 'that' be used as a relative pronoun?

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Yes, 'that' can be used to refer to people, animals, or things in relative clauses.

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What is an example of a relative clause using 'who'?

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The teacher who helps me is very kind.

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What is an example of a relative clause using 'which'?

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The book which I borrowed is fascinating.