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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 does the relative pronoun 'who' refer to?

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The relative pronoun 'who' refers to people and is used as the subject of a relative clause.

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What does the relative pronoun 'whom' refer to?

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The relative pronoun 'whom' refers to people and is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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What does the relative pronoun 'whose' indicate?

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The relative pronoun 'whose' indicates possession and is used to show that something belongs to someone.

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What does the relative pronoun 'which' refer to?

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The relative pronoun 'which' refers to animals or things and is used to provide additional information about them.

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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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How do you use 'who' in a sentence?

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Example: 'The teacher who helps us is very kind.' Here, 'who' connects the clause to 'the teacher'.

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How do you use 'whom' in a sentence?

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Example: 'The student whom I met yesterday is very talented.' Here, 'whom' connects the clause to 'the student'.

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How do you use 'whose' in a sentence?

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Example: 'The girl whose bike was stolen is my friend.' Here, 'whose' shows possession.

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How do you use 'which' in a sentence?

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Example: 'The book which I borrowed is fascinating.' Here, 'which' provides more information about 'the book'.