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Yes, the relative pronoun 'who' and the clause that it introduces, can be used for the subject of a sentence; for example:
Jane, who is my cousin, gave me some tickets. (Jane is the subject, and the relative clause 'who is my cousin' relates to the subject.)
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Can you use that they?
Yes, the pronoun 'that' is a relative pronoun used to introduce a relative clause.The pronoun 'they' is a subject pronoun which can functions as the subject of a relative clause.Example: The twins share a car that they purchased together.
When should you use the pronoun who in a sentence?
The pronoun 'who' is a subjective form of interrogative pronoun and relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun is introduces a question. The pronoun 'who' takes the place of the noun for the person that is the answer to the question. The interrogative pronoun 'who' functions as the subject of the question.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words that has a subject and a verb, but is not a complete sentence. A relative clause gives information about the antecedent (information that relates to the antecedent). The pronoun 'who' takes the place of the antecedent as the subject of the clause.Examples:Who gave you the flowers? (interrogative pronoun)My neighbor who has a garden gave me the flowers. (relative pronoun)
How can you determine whether to use who or whom in a relative clause?
Use "who" when referring to the subject of a sentence and "whom" when referring to the object. To determine which to use in a relative clause, rephrase the clause in a complete sentence. If the pronoun is the subject, use "who"; if it's the object, use "whom."
When to use who in a sentence?
The pronoun 'who' is an interrogative pronoun, used to introduce a question.Example: Who is on the phone?The pronoun 'who' takes the place of the noun for the person that is the answer to the question.The pronoun 'who' is a relative pronoun, used as the subject of a relative clause.Example: The man who called will call again tomorrow.The pronoun 'who' takes the place of the noun 'man' giving additional information about that man.
What is the correct pronoun to use in women who or whom raise familes?
The word 'who' is a subject pronoun; the word 'whom' is an object pronoun. In your sentence, you need the subject pronoun because the pronoun is the subject of the relative clause 'who raise families'.
What pronoun can you use to replace the subject I?
You can replace the subject "I" with the pronoun "me."
What type of pronoun is whoever?
The word 'whoever' is an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun that functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause:an interrogative pronoun introduces a question;a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words with a subject and a verb that 'relates' information about its antecedent.Examples:Whoever made this beautiful cake? (interrogative pronoun)You may invite whoever you like. (relative pronoun)The corresponding object interrogative/relative pronoun is 'whomever'.Note: It isn't always obvious which is appropriate to use, whoever or whomever. Even I was confused when trying to provide example sentences. When I stared at my example sentence for the relative pronoun, it occurred to me that 'whoever' looks like the direct object of the verb 'invite' (Should it be 'whomever?). However, the direct object is actually the entire relative clause 'whoever you like' and the pronoun 'whoever' is the subject of that clause. As I was researching my dilemma, I came across this suggestion on the Grammar Girl website:"To avoid the "whoever/whomever" problem altogether, you could rephrase it as as "the person who" or "the person whom," or even just "the person.""
Which type of speech do you typically use the pronouns I and whom?
The pronoun 'I' is the first person, singular, subjective personal pronoun; the pronoun 'I' takes the place of the noun (name) for the speaker as the subject of a sentence or clause. Example:I see the problem, I can fix that.The pronoun 'whom' is the objective interrogative or relative pronoun that takes the place of a noun for a person as the object of a verb or a preposition.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question. Example:To whom do I give my completed application?A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words with a subject and a verb (but not a complete sentence) that tells something about its antecedent. Example:The person to whom you give the application is the manager.
Which subject pronoun do you use when using we?
The word 'we' IS a subject pronoun; the first person, plural, personal pronoun that functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.Example: We saw the dog
What is an example of when to use who or whom?
The pronoun 'who' is used as a subject pronoun.The pronoun 'whom' is used as an object pronoun.The pronouns 'who' and 'whom' are interrogative pronouns and relative pronouns.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Examples:Who is your new math teacher? (interrogative pronoun, subject of the sentence)Mr. Smith who taught science is also teaching math. (relative pronoun, subject of the relative clause)To whom should I give my completed application? (interrogative pronoun, object of the preposition 'to')The manager is the one to whom you give the application. (relative pronoun, object of the preposition 'to')
What is the correct sentence The girls whom I am friends with or The girls who I am friends with?
The correct sentence is: The girls who I am friends with.The relative pronoun 'who' is a subject pronoun, functioning as the subject of the relative clause.To use the object pronoun 'whom', you must place the preposition 'with' before the pronoun, 'The girls with whom I am friends.', making the pronoun 'whom' the object of the preposition 'with'.
When do you use the pronoun I or me?
Use the pronoun "I" when referring to yourself as the subject of a sentence. For example, "I went to the store." Use the pronoun "me" when referring to yourself as the object of a verb or preposition. For example, "She gave the book to me."
