RELATIVE CLAUSES

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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, providing additional information about it.

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What are the common relative pronouns?

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

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When do we use 'who' in a relative clause?

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We use 'who' to refer to people as the subject of the relative clause.

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When do we use 'whom' in a relative clause?

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

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When do we use 'whose' in a relative clause?

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession in a relative clause.

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When do we use 'which' in a relative clause?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things, typically in non-defining relative clauses.

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When do we use 'that' in a relative clause?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things, typically in defining relative clauses.

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What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses?

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Defining relative clauses provide essential information about the noun, while non-defining relative clauses add extra information and are set off by commas.

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Can relative clauses be omitted?

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Yes, relative clauses can be omitted if they are non-defining and the meaning remains clear.

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Provide an example of a defining relative clause.

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The book that I borrowed was fascinating.