Relative Pronouns

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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', 'which', and 'that'.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to people. It is used as the subject of a verb.

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When do we use 'whom'?

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We use 'whom' to refer to people when they are the object of a verb or preposition.

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What does 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' is used to show possession or ownership.

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things, often to provide additional information.

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When do we use 'that'?

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We use 'that' to refer to people, animals, or things, especially in defining clauses.

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Fill in the blank: This is the girl ___ won the race.

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who

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Fill in the blank: The book ___ I borrowed was interesting.

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that

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Fill in the blank: The teacher, ___ is very kind, helps us a lot.

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who

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Fill in the blank: The dog ___ barked all night kept me awake.

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that