Who, Which or That?

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What is the purpose of using 'who' in a sentence?

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The word 'who' is used to refer to people and is often used in relative clauses to provide more information about a person.

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When should 'which' be used in a sentence?

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The word 'which' is used to refer to animals or things and is typically used in non-restrictive clauses to add extra information.

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What does 'that' refer to in a sentence?

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The word 'that' is used to refer to people, animals, or things and is often used in restrictive clauses to specify which noun is being referred to.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'which'.

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The book, which was written in the mid-1800s, remains popular.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'that'.

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She prefers movies that make her cry.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause is a part of a sentence that provides essential information about the noun it modifies, and it cannot be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is a non-restrictive clause?

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A non-restrictive clause adds extra information to a sentence but can be removed without changing the main meaning of the sentence.

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How do you identify a relative clause?

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A relative clause usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who', 'which', or 'that' and provides more information about a noun.

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

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'Who' is used for people, while 'that' can be used for people, animals, or things, but is often preferred for things.