Understanding Relative Pronouns

This video tutorial explains the use of relative pronouns to make writing more specific and less wordy. It covers the types of pronouns, focusing on 'who' for people and 'that' for things. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to practice correct usage, highlighting common errors and how to correct them in writing drafts. By the end, viewers will understand how to use relative pronouns effectively to enhance clarity and conciseness in their writing.

What is the main purpose of using relative pronouns in writing?

• To add humor to writing

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse the reader

• To make writing more specific and less wordy

Which of the following is NOT a basic pronoun?

• Which

• I

• You

• They

Which relative pronoun should be used to refer to people?

• Which

• It

• Who

• That

In the sentence 'The book that I want to read is available', what does 'that' refer to?

• The author

• The reader

• The book

• The library

Which relative pronoun is used for animals?

• Who

• That

• Whom

• Whose

In the sentence 'The boy who is talking to Sharon', what does 'who' refer to?

• The boy

• Sharon

• The pronoun

• The conversation

What should be the correct relative pronoun in the sentence: 'Scientists are working to bring back extinct animals who have left their DNA in fossils'?

• Who

• Whom

• That

• Which

In the exercise, what was the correct relative pronoun for 'researchers that work in this field'?

• Whom

• Which

• That

• Who

Why is it important to use the correct relative pronoun in writing?

• To make writing more confusing

• To ensure clarity and precision

• To add more words

• To make sentences longer

What is the correct relative pronoun to use when referring to things?

• Whose

• That

• Whom

• Who