Use relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, and that
Key Notes:
π Relative Pronouns: Who, Whom, Whose, Which, That π
Relative pronouns are words that connect a clause or phrase to a noun. They give more information about the noun.
Who π€ |
Used for people.
Acts as the subject of the clause.
Example:
- The girl who is wearing a red dress is my sister. π§β€οΈ
Whom π© |
Used for people.
Acts as the object of the clause.
Example:
- The teacher whom you met yesterday is very kind. π©βπ«β¨
Whose π |
Shows possession (something belongs to someone).
Can be used for people or animals.
Example:
- The boy whose bike was stolen is sad. π²π’
Which π±π |
Used for animals and things.
Refers to one or more items.
Example:
- I read the book which has colourful pictures. ππ
That π π |
Can be used for people, animals, or things.
Often replaces who, whom, or which in informal writing.
Example:
- The car that is parked outside is mine. ππ
β Quick Tips: |
- Use who for subjects β π€
- Use whom for objects β π―
- Use whose for possession β πΌ
- Use which for things/animals β π¦πΆ
- Use that for any (informal) β π‘ππ¨
π‘ Fun Trick to Remember: |
Words for people = Who / Whom / Whose π₯
Words for things/animals = Which / That πΎπ¦
Let’s practice!ποΈ