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Relative pronouns are pronouns that introduce a relative clause; a relative pronoun "relates" to the word that it modifies, providing additional information about the antecedent without starting another sentence.
They are: who, whom, whose, which, that.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
The man who hit my car gave me his insurance information.
The woman for whom we made the hatwill pick it up today.
I got the recipe from Marge whose pie won the contest.
Ice skating which takes some practiceis a lot of fun.
The movie that I like is on TV tonight.
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To combine sentences using a relative pronoun, you need to use a pronoun such as "who," "which," or "that" to connect the two sentences. The relative pronoun relates the dependent clause to the independent clause in a way that adds information about the noun in the main clause. Additionally, the relative pronoun can serve as the subject or object of the dependent clause.
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When can you leave out the relative pronoun in a defining relative clause?
When the relative pronoun is the object of the sentence.
Is who an a relative or interrogative pronoun?
The pronoun 'who' is both a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun, depending on use.Examples:The person who called will call back later. (relative pronoun, introduces the relative clause)Who would like some ice cream? (interrogative pronoun, introduces a question)
What is are some example sentences when who or whom are used as pronouns?
The pronouns 'who' and 'whom' are both interrogative pronouns (they introduce a question), and a relative pronoun (they introduce a relative clause). The pronoun 'who' is the subjective form, the pronoun 'whom' is the objective form. Example sentences:Interrogative: Who is your lab partner?Relative: The woman who was driving the car was not injured.Interrogative: To whom shall I give my completed application?Relative: The customer for whom we made the cakewill pick it up at three.
When can a relative pronoun be omitted?
A relative pronoun can be implied (is not used in the sentence but is understood by the speaker and the listener) when the meaning of the sentence is not affected. Examples: 'This is the kind I like.' (This is the kind that I like.)'This is the place I bought my car.' (This is the place where I bought my car.)Examples of sentences where the relative pronoun should not be omitted:'Mrs. Lincoln is new is my math teacher. ' (Mrs. Lincoln who is new is my math teacher.)'The car hit mine was a taxi.' (The car that hit mine was a taxi.)'The assignment is due on Friday is not finished.' (The assignment which is due on Friday is not finished.)These sentences are not as easily understood without the relative pronouns.
What is a sentence with a nominative pronoun who?
The nominative pronoun 'who' is an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Examples:Who is the new chemistry teacher? (interrogative)The teacher who teaches algebra also teaches chemistry. (relative)
What is a complete relative clause?
A relative clause always begins with a relative pronoun that is substituted for a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun when sentences are combined. A relative clause functions like an adjective, giving more information on a noun.
What is a complete clause?
A relative clause always begins with a relative pronoun that is substituted for a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun when sentences are combined. A relative clause functions like an adjective, giving more information on a noun.
Is that a relative?
Yes, the word 'that' functions as an adjective, an adverb, a conjunction, a demonstrative pronoun, and a relative pronoun.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words with a subject and a verb that 'relates' information about its antecedent. (This description includes a relative clause introduced by the relative pronoun 'that'.)The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, and that.More examples:This is the movie that I like.That is the movie that Marie likes.Note: The demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' are the subject of both example sentences.
Is the word that a conjuction?
No, "that" is not a conjunction. It is commonly used as a relative pronoun or subordinating conjunction in sentences to introduce dependent clauses.
Is who a relative pronoun?
Yes, the pronoun 'who' is a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun. The pronoun 'who' functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Example: The person who gave me the flowers is my neighbor.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.Example: Who is the neighbor with the garden?
What kind of pronoun is which?
The pronoun 'which' functions as both an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentences, that gives information about its antecedent.Examples:Which of the exhibits did you like best?The exhibit which had the ancient jewelry was my favorite.Note: When the word 'which' is placed before a noun to describe that noun, it is an adjective.Example: I don't know which exhibit I liked best. They were all great.
When can you leave out the relative pronoun in a defining relative clause?
When the relative pronoun is the object of the sentence.
Is a relative pronoun a connective?
No, a relative pronoun doesn't connect; a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause. The relative pronouns who, whom, whose, which, and that introduce a clause that relates to its antecedent. Some examples are:My sister, who is an excellent cook, is making the desert.The car that I was driving is a rental.Jeffrey, whose father is a pilot, takes a lot of trips abroad.
What is the the relative pronoun in you are not surprised that she won?
The relative pronoun is: that"You are not surprised that she won."
What is the antecedent for the relative pronoun in this sentence Everyone who arrived early was rewarded?
The antecedent for the relative pronoun 'who' is everyone, an indefinite pronoun.
Is who an a relative or interrogative pronoun?
The pronoun 'who' is both a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun, depending on use.Examples:The person who called will call back later. (relative pronoun, introduces the relative clause)Who would like some ice cream? (interrogative pronoun, introduces a question)
What is are some example sentences when who or whom are used as pronouns?
The pronouns 'who' and 'whom' are both interrogative pronouns (they introduce a question), and a relative pronoun (they introduce a relative clause). The pronoun 'who' is the subjective form, the pronoun 'whom' is the objective form. Example sentences:Interrogative: Who is your lab partner?Relative: The woman who was driving the car was not injured.Interrogative: To whom shall I give my completed application?Relative: The customer for whom we made the cakewill pick it up at three.
