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 people and as the subject of a relative clause.

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to refer to people and as the object of a relative clause.

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

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

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show possession or ownership.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things, often in non-restrictive clauses.

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When do we use 'that'?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things, often in restrictive clauses.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and is necessary for the sentence's meaning.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information about a noun but is not essential to the sentence's meaning and is usually set off by commas.

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Example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who loves math is very popular.