Relative pronouns and adverbs

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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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What is a relative adverb?

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A relative adverb is a word that introduces a relative clause and provides information about time, place, or reason. Examples include 'where', 'when', and 'why'.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to people in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'that'?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things in a relative clause, often when providing additional information.

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When do we use 'where'?

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We use 'where' to refer to places in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'why'?

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We use 'why' to refer to reasons in a relative clause.

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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 or adverb.

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Can 'that' be used for both people and things?

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Yes, 'that' can be used for both people and things in relative clauses.

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Can 'which' be used for people?

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No, 'which' is typically used for animals and things, not for people.