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Understanding Relative Pronouns: Who vs. That

Understanding Relative Pronouns: Who vs. That

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Education, Professional Development

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 3+ times

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This video tutorial explains the use of 'who' and 'that' as relative pronouns. It provides examples of sentences using both pronouns and discusses the subtle differences in their usage. A simple rule is given: use 'who' for people and 'that' for things, although 'that' can sometimes refer to people. The video emphasizes the importance of using 'who' in professional writing to avoid impersonal tone. It concludes with a reminder to use 'who' for people and 'that' for things.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are 'who' and 'that' examples of?

Interjections

Relative pronouns

Conjunctions

Adjectives

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is an example of using 'who' correctly?

The man who is in blue is waving.

The dog who barks is friendly.

The car who is red is fast.

The book who is on the table is mine.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between 'who' and 'that'?

'Who' is used for places, 'that' is used for events.

'Who' is used for animals, 'that' is used for plants.

'Who' is used for people, 'that' is used for things.

'Who' is used for things, 'that' is used for people.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might using 'that' for a person be considered impersonal?

It is grammatically incorrect.

It is a new rule in grammar.

It is only used in informal writing.

It can create a sense of distance.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you ask yourself to decide between 'who' and 'that'?

Is the subject singular or plural?

Is the subject a person or a thing?

Is the subject a place or an event?

Is the subject past or future?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of writing is it especially important to use 'who' correctly?

Social media posts

Text messages

Professional writing

Casual emails

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence of using 'that' instead of 'who'?

It is always incorrect.

It is only used in poetry.

It might be seen as impersonal.

It changes the sentence meaning.

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