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. 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 refer to the subject of a verb in a relative clause. For example: 'The man who is running is my brother.'

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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 in a relative clause. For example: 'The man whom I met is my brother.'

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show possession in a relative clause. For example: 'The girl whose bike is red is my friend.'

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

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'Who' is used for the subject of a verb, while 'whom' is used for the object of a verb or preposition.

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Can 'who' be used in place of 'whom'?

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In informal English, 'who' is often used instead of 'whom', especially in spoken language.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a part of a sentence that describes a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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Give an example of a sentence with 'who'.

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The teacher who helps me is very kind.

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Give an example of a sentence with 'whom'.

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The student whom I helped passed the test.

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Give an example of a sentence with 'whose'.

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The boy whose dog is barking is my neighbor.