Relative Pronoun

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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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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'who'?

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The relative pronoun 'who' is used to refer to people and is often the subject of the relative clause.

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What is the function of the relative pronoun 'whom'?

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The relative pronoun 'whom' is used to refer to people and is often the object of the relative clause.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show possession or ownership in a relative clause.

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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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What does the relative pronoun 'which' refer to?

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The relative pronoun 'which' is used to refer to animals and things.

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What does the relative pronoun 'that' refer to?

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The relative pronoun 'that' can refer to people, animals, or things and is often used in defining clauses.

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Can 'who' be used to refer to things?

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No, 'who' is only used to refer to people.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a part of a sentence that gives more information about a noun and usually starts with a relative pronoun.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher, who loves math, is very kind.