relative pronouns

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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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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to the subject of a verb in a relative clause, typically for people.

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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 a relative clause, typically for people.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession 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.

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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, often in defining clauses.

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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 begins with a relative pronoun.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who helps me with math is very kind.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'whom'.

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The student whom I met yesterday is very talented.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'whose'.

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The girl whose bike was stolen is my friend.