Identify relative pronouns
Key Notes:
Definition of Relative Pronouns:
- A relative pronoun connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. It replaces a noun and introduces more information about that noun.
Common Relative Pronouns:
- Who: Refers to people (subject of the clause).
- Example: The teacher who helped me is kind.
- Whom: Refers to people (object of the clause).
- Example: The student whom you met yesterday is my friend.
- Which: Refers to animals, things, or ideas.
- Example: The book which is on the table is mine.
- That: Refers to people, animals, or things (can be used instead of “who” or “which”).
- Example: The dog that barked is my pet.
- Whose: Shows possession.
- Example: The boy whose backpack is on the chair is my cousin.
Purpose of Relative Pronouns:
- Linking: They link the relative clause to the main clause of the sentence.
- Providing more information: They provide additional details about the noun they replace.
Position in the Sentence:
- Relative pronouns generally appear at the beginning of a relative clause, immediately after the noun they describe.
Examples of Sentences:
- The teacher who loves reading is very kind.
- I met a girl whose father works with me.
- This is the book which she gave me.
How to Identify:
- Look for a word that introduces a dependent clause, describing a noun.
- Check if the word in the clause connects back to a noun in the main clause.
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