Relative Pronouns - Practice

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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, that, and which.

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When do we use 'who'?

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We use 'who' to refer to the subject of a verb when talking about people.

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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 when talking about people.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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We use 'whose' to show possession or ownership.

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When do we use 'that'?

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

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When do we use 'which'?

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We use 'which' to refer to animals or things in non-defining clauses.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a group of words that describes a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun.

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Example of a sentence using 'who'.

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The teacher who helps me is very kind.

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Example of a sentence using 'whom'.

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The student whom I met yesterday is my friend.

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Example of a sentence using 'whose'.

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The girl whose bike was stolen is sad.