Relative Pronouns

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What is a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun mentioned previously in the sentence. 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 introduces a clause that provides more information about a person.

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When do we use 'whose' as a relative pronoun?

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'Whose' is used to indicate possession and can refer to people or things.

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

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'Which' is used for non-restrictive clauses (providing additional information), while 'that' is used for restrictive clauses (essential information).

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'that' as a relative pronoun.

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The book that I borrowed from the library is fascinating.

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What is a restrictive relative clause?

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A restrictive relative clause is a clause that is essential to the meaning of the sentence, as it specifies which noun is being referred to.

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What is a non-restrictive relative clause?

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A non-restrictive relative clause adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning and is usually set off by commas.

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How do you identify a relative clause in a sentence?

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A relative clause can often be identified by the presence of a relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) and it usually provides additional information about a noun.

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What is the role of 'whichever' in a sentence?

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'Whichever' is used to indicate a choice among options and can function as a relative pronoun.

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Can 'who' be used as a subject in a relative clause?

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Yes, 'who' can be used as the subject of a relative clause.