Relative Pronouns

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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, providing more information about it.

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List the common relative pronouns in English.

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who, whom, whose, which, that.

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

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We use 'who' to refer to people and as the subject of a relative clause.

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

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We use 'whom' to refer to people and as the object of a relative clause.

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

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

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'which'.

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The book, which I borrowed from the library, is fascinating.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'that'.

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The book that I borrowed from the library is fascinating.

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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.

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What is a restrictive clause?

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A restrictive clause provides essential information about the noun it modifies and cannot be removed without changing the meaning.

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

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We use 'whose' to indicate possession and can refer to people or things.