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', 'which', and 'whose'.

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When do we use 'who' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'who' to refer to people. It is used when the antecedent (the noun it refers to) is a person.

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When do we use 'which' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals and things. It is used to provide additional information about the noun.

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When do we use 'whose' as a relative pronoun?

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession. It can refer to people or things.

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Complete the sentence: Thank you very much for your e-mail, _____________ was very interesting.

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which

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Complete the sentence: I talked to the girl ______________ car had broken down in front of the shop.

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whose

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Complete the sentence: The man ____ broke into our house was caught in two days.

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who

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Complete the sentence: That´s Peter, the boy ____________ has just arrived at the airport.

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who

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Complete the sentence: Leslie is the actress _____ stars on the show.

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who

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

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.