Relative Pronouns and Their Usage

This video tutorial covers the use of relative pronouns, including who, whom, whose, which, and that. It explains the difference between defining and non-defining relative clauses, provides detailed examples, and highlights common errors. The tutorial also includes practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of relative pronouns?

• To replace nouns

• To introduce relative clauses

• To modify verbs

• To end sentences

Which of the following is NOT a common relative pronoun?

• Which

• Who

• What

• Whom

What type of information does a defining relative clause provide?

• Historical information

• Essential information

• Extra information

• Irrelevant information

In which type of clause is the relative pronoun 'which' used to add extra information?

• Defining clause

• Non-defining clause

• Conditional clause

• Interrogative clause

Which relative pronoun is used for people and sometimes pet animals?

• Which

• That

• Who

• Whose

When can the relative pronoun 'who' be omitted?

• When it is the subject

• In non-defining clauses

• When it is used for animals

• In defining clauses when it is the object

Which relative pronoun can be used in both defining and non-defining clauses for people?

• Which

• Whose

• Who

• That

Which relative pronoun can be used in both defining and non-defining clauses for people?

• Whose

• That

• Who

• Which

Which relative pronoun is used for animals and things?

• Whose

• Which

• Who

• Whom

In which type of clause can 'which' not be omitted?

• Defining clause

• Non-defining clause

• Conditional clause

• Interrogative clause