Relative Pronouns

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What is a relative pronoun?

Back

A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun mentioned previously in the sentence. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

What is the function of the relative pronoun 'who'?

Back

The relative pronoun 'who' is used to refer to people and is the subject of the relative clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

What is the function of the relative pronoun 'whom'?

Back

The relative pronoun 'whom' is used to refer to people and is the object of the relative clause.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

When do you use 'whose' as a relative pronoun?

Back

'Whose' is used to indicate possession and can refer to people or things.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

What is the difference between 'which' and 'that'?

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'Which' is used for non-restrictive clauses (providing additional information), while 'that' is used for restrictive clauses (essential information).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

Back

Mr. Khairul is the teacher who briefed us on the environmental awareness campaign.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'whom'.

Back

He adopted the boy whom he saved during the flood.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'which'.

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His horse, which is a female, won the race.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is not set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause provides additional information about the noun it modifies and is set off by commas.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B