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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'Who' is used as a subject pronoun to refer to people. For example: 'The girl who won the race is my friend.'

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When do we use 'whom'?

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'Whom' is used as an object pronoun to refer to people. For example: 'The man whom you saw is my uncle.'

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When do we use 'whose'?

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'Whose' is used to show possession. For example: 'The boy whose bike was stolen is sad.'

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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 'whose' be used for things?

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No, 'whose' is used only for people. For things, we use 'of which' or 'of whom'.

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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 person to whom I spoke was very helpful.

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Give an example of a sentence with 'whose'.

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The girl whose dog is barking is my neighbor.