Relative Pronouns: Who, Whom, Whose

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a word that connects a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', and 'which'.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to the subject of a verb. For example, 'The girl who sings is my sister.'

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. For example, 'To whom did you give the book?'.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show possession. For example, 'The boy whose bike was stolen is sad.'

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Fill in the blank: The teacher _____ we admire is retiring.

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who

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Fill in the blank: The student _____ I helped passed the test.

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whom

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Fill in the blank: The girl _____ dress is red is my friend.

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whose

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Fill in the blank: The man _____ lives next door is a doctor.

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who

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

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'Who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects.

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Can 'whose' be used for things?

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Yes, 'whose' can be used for things to indicate possession, as in 'The house whose roof is blue is mine.'