Interrogative, relative Pronouns

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What is an interrogative pronoun?

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An interrogative pronoun is a pronoun used to ask questions. Examples include who, whom, what, which, and whose.

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun mentioned earlier. Examples include who, whom, whose, which, and that.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to ask about a person or people. For example: 'Who is your best friend?'

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to ask about the object of a verb or preposition. For example: 'Whom did you invite to the party?'

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to ask about a specific choice among a set of options. For example: 'Which book do you prefer?'

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When do we use 'what'?

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We use 'what' to ask for information about something. For example: 'What is your favorite color?'

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to ask about ownership. For example: 'Whose backpack is this?'

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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.

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Can 'which' be used for people?

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No, 'which' is typically used for things or animals, not for people.

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What type of questions do interrogative pronouns help form?

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Interrogative pronouns help form questions that seek specific information.