Relative Pronouns

Front

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'.

Front

List the common relative pronouns in English.

Back

The common relative pronouns in English are: who, whom, whose, which, and that.

Front

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

Back

We use 'who' to refer to people and to introduce a clause that provides more information about a person.

Front

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

Back

We use 'which' to refer to animals and things, and to introduce a clause that provides more information about a non-human noun.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'who' as a relative pronoun.

Back

The teacher who taught me is retiring.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'which' as a relative pronoun.

Back

The book which I borrowed from the library is fascinating.

Front

What is a restrictive relative clause?

Back

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

Front

What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

Back

A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information about a noun but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence; it is set off by commas.

Front

How do you identify a relative clause in a sentence?

Back

A relative clause usually begins with a relative pronoun and provides additional information about a noun in the main clause.