Relative pronouns are words that are used to connect clauses or phrases by referring to a noun or pronoun mentioned earlier in the sentence. The most commonly used relative pronouns are "who", "whom", "whose", "which", and "that". Here's how to use them correctly:
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| How to use relative pronouns correctly |
"Who" is used when referring to people.
Example: "The woman who lives next door is a doctor."
"Whom" is also used when referring to people, but it is used in a more formal context and usually after a preposition.
Example: "To whom it may concern."
"Whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership.
Example: "The boy whose ball went over the fence is crying."
"Which" is used to refer to things or animals.
Example: "The book, which is on the shelf, is mine."
"That" is used to refer to both people and things, and it can be used in restrictive clauses (clauses that limit the meaning of the sentence) as well as non-restrictive clauses (clauses that add extra information to the sentence).
Example: "The car that I bought last week is already giving me problems." or "My car, which is red, is in the shop."
When using relative pronouns, it's important to make sure that they refer clearly to the noun or pronoun that they are replacing, and that they are used in the correct context. Additionally, it's important to pay attention to whether the relative clause is restrictive or non-restrictive, as this will affect the punctuation used in the sentence.
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