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Well, in this occasion, I will give explanation about Relative Pronouns.
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Definition of relative pronouns?
Relative pronouns or adjective clause (also called adjectival clause) is a dependent clause which modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun (which, that, who, whom, whose) or a relative adverb (where, when, why).
Examples:
- Students who work hard get good grades.
→ The adjective clause who work hard modifies the noun - The book which you lent me is very interesting.
→ The adjective clause which you lent me modifies the noun the book. - Leila, whose father is a famous poet, invited me to her birthday party.
→ The adjective clause whose father is a famous poet modifies the noun - My grandmother remembers the days when there were no personal computers.
→ The adjective clause when there were no personal computers modifies the noun the days.
Relative pronouns
who – subject or object pronoun for people
They caught the lady who killed her baby.
I know the man who you met.
which – subject or object pronoun
I read the book which is on the table.
I visited the town which you told me about.
which – referring to a whole sentence
They were unsuccessful which is disappointing.
whom – used for object pronoun for people, especially in non-restrictive relative clauses (in restrictive relative clauses use who)
The boy whom you told me about got the best grades in mathematics.
that – subject or object pronoun for people, animals and things in restrictive relative clauses (who or which are also possible)
I like the vase that is over there.
whose – possessive pronoun
Leila, whose father is a famous poet, invited me to her birthday party.
Relative adverb
(where, when, why).
There are two types of adjective clauses:
- restrictive or defining clauses
- non-restrictive or non-defining clauses
Restrictive / Defining Clauses
Restrictive (also called defining) clauses give essential information about the noun. These clauses don’t require commas.
Examples
- The man who is standing there is a secret agent.
- The writer who won the Nobel Prize is from Colombia.
Non-restrictive / non-defining clauses
Non-restrictive (also called non-defining) clauses give extra or non-essential information about the noun. These clauses require commas.
Examples
- Fast food, which most people love, is not very healthy at all.
- My uncle, who is a farmer, lives in the countryside.
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Reference :
https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-adjective-clauses.php
English Course Book of EECC Kudus (translated)