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 in the main clause. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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When do you use 'who'?

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You use 'who' to refer to people.

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When do you use 'which'?

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You use 'which' to refer to things.

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What is the function of 'whose'?

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

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

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

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Can 'that' be used for people?

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Yes, 'that' can be used for people, but it is more commonly used for things.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who helped me is very kind.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'which'.

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The book which I borrowed was fascinating.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun and usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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How do you punctuate a non-defining relative clause?

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Non-defining relative clauses are set off by commas.