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'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.
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What is an implied relative pronoun?
An implied relative pronoun is when the relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) is omitted from a relative clause because it is understood from the context. For example, in the sentence "I like the book you recommended," the implied relative pronoun is "that," which refers to the book.
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)
When can you leave out the relative pronoun in a defining relative clause?
You can leave out the relative pronoun in defining relative clauses when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause, and when the relative pronoun is immediately followed by the verb. For example, "The book I read" instead of "The book that I read."
Why do we use ''which'' and ''that'' in a sentence?
The word 'which' is an adjective and a pronoun.The adjective 'which' is placed before a noun to describe that noun.The pronoun 'which' is a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun. The relative pronoun 'which' introduces a relative clause, giving information about its antecedent.The interrogative pronoun 'which' introduces a question.The word 'that' is an conjunction, an adjective, an adverb, and a pronoun.The conjunction 'that' is used to join clauses or sentences.The adjective 'that' is placed before a noun to describe that noun.The adverb 'that' is used to modify an adjective.The pronoun 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun and a relative pronoun. The demonstrative pronoun 'that' takes the place of a noun indicating distance in place or time.The relative pronoun 'that' introduces a relative clause, giving information about its antecedent.EXAMPLESI can't decide which hat to wear. (adjective, describes the noun 'hat')I am writing about a computer which doesn't boot up. (relative pronoun, gives information about its antecedent 'computer')Which is the best route to the capital? (interrogative pronoun)We were glad that you were able to come. (conjunction)I enjoyed that movie. (adjective)We use the air conditioner when it gets that hot. (adverb, modifies the adjective 'hot')That is a good book. (demonstrative pronoun)There's the lady that used to live next door. (relative pronoun, gives information about its antecedent 'lady')
What is the antecedent for the relative pronoun in this sentence 'This is Max WHO is from Switzerland'?
The antecedent for the relative pronoun 'who' is Max.The pronoun 'who' introduces the relative clause 'who is from Switzerland'.The relative clause 'who is from Switzerland' provides information that 'relates' to the antecedent noun 'Max'.
What is an implied relative pronoun?
An implied relative pronoun is when the relative pronoun (who, whom, whose, which, that) is omitted from a relative clause because it is understood from the context. For example, in the sentence "I like the book you recommended," the implied relative pronoun is "that," which refers to the book.
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 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)
When can you leave out the relative pronoun in a defining relative clause?
You can leave out the relative pronoun in defining relative clauses when it is the object of the verb in the relative clause, and when the relative pronoun is immediately followed by the verb. For example, "The book I read" instead of "The book that I read."
Why do we use ''which'' and ''that'' in a sentence?
The word 'which' is an adjective and a pronoun.The adjective 'which' is placed before a noun to describe that noun.The pronoun 'which' is a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun. The relative pronoun 'which' introduces a relative clause, giving information about its antecedent.The interrogative pronoun 'which' introduces a question.The word 'that' is an conjunction, an adjective, an adverb, and a pronoun.The conjunction 'that' is used to join clauses or sentences.The adjective 'that' is placed before a noun to describe that noun.The adverb 'that' is used to modify an adjective.The pronoun 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun and a relative pronoun. The demonstrative pronoun 'that' takes the place of a noun indicating distance in place or time.The relative pronoun 'that' introduces a relative clause, giving information about its antecedent.EXAMPLESI can't decide which hat to wear. (adjective, describes the noun 'hat')I am writing about a computer which doesn't boot up. (relative pronoun, gives information about its antecedent 'computer')Which is the best route to the capital? (interrogative pronoun)We were glad that you were able to come. (conjunction)I enjoyed that movie. (adjective)We use the air conditioner when it gets that hot. (adverb, modifies the adjective 'hot')That is a good book. (demonstrative pronoun)There's the lady that used to live next door. (relative pronoun, gives information about its antecedent 'lady')
Is who an indefinite possessive relative or personal pronoun?
The pronoun 'who' is an interrogative pronoun which introduces a question:Who did you see at the mall?The pronoun 'who' is a relative pronoun which introduces a relative clause:The man who called said he will call tomorrow.
Is 'who' a pronoun?
Yes, the word 'who' is a pronoun.The pronoun 'who' is a subjective interrogative pronoun and relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question.Example: Who gave you the flowers?A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Example: My sister who has a gardengave me the flowers.
When can what be used as a pronoun?
The word 'what' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask a question and as relative pronoun to introduce a relative clause. Examples:interrogative pronoun: What time does the game start?relative pronoun: She didn't say what movie they saw.
What is the antecedent for the relative pronoun in Everyone who heard the news was stunned.?
The pronoun 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun, subject of the sentence.The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' takes the place of the unknown or unnamed nouns (names) for all who heard.
Is who used as a subject or object?
The pronoun 'who' is a subject pronoun.The corresponding object pronoun is 'whom'.The pronoun 'who' and 'whom' are both interrogative pronouns and relative pronouns:an interrogative pronoun introduces a question;a relative pronoun introduces a relative clause.Examples:Who is your new neighbor? (interrogative pronoun)The person who bought the house is from Chicago. (relative pronoun)
